Fletcher Allen, a Vermont university hospital and medical center, serves all of
Vermont and the northern New York region. Located in Burlington, Fletcher Allen is a regional, academic healthcare center and teaching hospital in alliance with the University of Vermont.
Pain Management
Pain is the most common symptom leading people to seek medical help.
- Approximately half of all Americans seek treatment for chronic pain each year.
- 65 million Americans suffer from back pain
- Arthritic disease is the most common cause of disability in the U.S., affecting more than 20 percent of the adult population
- Cancer pain affects 9 million in the U.S.
Some forms of pain can be difficult to diagnose and treat, and in some situations, pain is not able to be cured. However, at Fletcher Allen we believe that no one should have to surrender to their pain. There are many treatment options available. Our skilled medical professionals have worked with some of the most elusive and unrelenting forms of pain, and are dedicated to finding the best possible solution. If your pain persists, then we will keep trying to find new and better ways to manage it – ensuring that you have the best chance possible to live in comfort.
Whether suffering from acute, chronic or disease-related pain, Fletcher Allen offers an array of resources – ranging from our comprehensive Center for Pain Medicine to surgical treatment, to complementary and alternative care, to educational resources. And because pain can be as emotionally taxing as is it is physically taxing, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need.
As a patient at a leading-edge university hospital, you will benefit from experts in the field, who provide care with a human touch. Fletcher Allen provides access to the latest treatments and technologies, along with new and emerging therapies in the field. We bring all of these resources, and more, to work for you and your loved ones with a compassionate touch.