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Each day orthopaedic surgeons worldwide treat patients with musculoskeletal pain. But little evidence exists about orthopaedic patient understanding of the common methods of managing musculoskeletal pain. Therefore, it is our aim to determine which discussion method best improves patient comprehension of common methods of managing pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who are new to a discussion about the common methods of managing musculoskeletal pain, over the age of 18, native English speakers

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient with a previous orthopaedic surgery or musculoskeletal pain consultation, patients without the capacity to give consent, chronic narcotic users. Patients with a severe mental, visual, auditory or tactile impairment.