Prevalence of chronic pain after severe lower limb injury (SLLI): a systematic review and meta-analysis

Globally, severe lower limb injuries (SLLIs) are the predominant cause of long-term injury related disability and poor functional outcomes. Chronic pain is a major source of this morbidity, but the magnitude of the contribution is not clearly understood. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the prevalence of chronic pain following SLLIs in civilian and military patients.
Source: Injury - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research