The use of adjunct psychosocial interventions can decrease postoperative pain and improve the quality of clinical care in orthopedic surgery. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

The number of orthopedic surgeries performed each year is growing rapidly worldwide.38,46,88,119,153 For example, by 2030, total knee and hip arthroplasties are expected to reach 3.48 million (673% increase) and 572,000 (174% increase), respectively, in the United States alone.88 In Australia, the demand for knee replacement surgeries has increased by 150% over the past 10 years.10 Growth is expected to continue as the world's population continues to age and rates of obesity and osteoarthritis rise.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research