6ALGESIA AND INFLAMMATION – A CRITICAL REVIEWPain and inflammation is the most common reasons for patients to seek medical attention and one of the most prevalent medical complaints in the world. Consequently, physicians and other practitioners need education to assist in developing the skills needed to evaluate and manage patients with pain and inflammation. This review focused on describes the pathophysiology of pain and the underlying mechanisms. Utilize the critical elements of the pain history, and evaluate characteristics of pain and inflammation relevant to diagnosis and management. Recognize the distinction between acute and persistent pain and inflammation. Describe tools used to assist in the assessment of pain and inflammation to guide management options.sarganjune1@gmail.comReview212012 Pain and Inflammation,Post Operative Pain,Assessment,ManagementA.Saravana Kumar,T.Sunil Kumar ReddyRanD Ventura Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., Thyagaraja Nagar, Chennai-600 017, India,RanD Ventura Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., Thyagaraja Nagar, Chennai-600 017, India