Factors Associated With Concerns the Day After Office Hand Surgery

Pain after minor hand surgery can be misinterpreted as a problem. The sense that something may be wrong intensifies the pain. Some surgeons anticipate these feelings and call patients the evening or day after surgery to guide them through the recovery process. A study of routine, next day, postoperative phone calls can help determine the frequency of concerns and associated factors. We asked: 1) What factors are associated with concern the day after office hand surgery? 2) What factors are associated with pain intensity, satisfaction with care, and patient ’s perceived recovery trajectory the day after office hand surgery?

Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - October 25, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Abraham Bankole, Raul Tejada, David Ring, Sina Ramtin Tags: Scientific Article Source Type: research