Long-lasting decreased pain threshold negatively affects functional recovery after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

ConclusionPatients experiencing poor postoperative clinical outcomes exhibited prolonged lowered PPT. Lowered PPT due to sensitization may adversely affect functional recovery and pain perception. Elevating PPT using weak opioids improved clinical outcomes during the acute perioperative period after ARCR.Level of evidenceIII.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research