Testing of a predictive risk index for persistent postsurgical pain on patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: A prospective cohort study

ConclusionsAlthough the investigated risk index might predict clinically important differences in PPP between the risk groups at 3  months after TKA, it seems poorly applicable for predicting PPP at 12 months after TKA.SignificanceAlthough many risk factors for persistent postsurgical pain after total knee arthroplasty have been identified, predicting the risk of this pain has remained a challenge. Results of the current study suggest that accumulation of previously presented modifiable risk factors might be associated with increased postsurgical pain at 3  months, but not at 12 months after total knee arthroplasty.

Source: European Journal of Pain - May 27, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Riku Palanne, Mikko Rantasalo, Anne Vakkuri, Klaus T. Olkkola, Tero Vahlberg, Noora Skants Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research