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  • 1Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9TS, Scotland. w.a.macrae@dundee.ac.uk

British Journal of Anaesthesia
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Chronic post-surgical pain is a significant problem. Severe acute pain is a key risk factor that can be influenced through medical education and minimizing unnecessary surgeries.

Area of Science:

  • Pain Medicine
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Chronic post-surgical pain is a recognized and significant clinical issue.
  • Research in this area is complex, with ongoing challenges despite improved study quality.
  • Risk factors for chronic pain are increasingly being investigated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current understanding of chronic post-surgical pain.
  • To identify key risk factors and potential areas for intervention.
  • To highlight the need for improved education and surgical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent publications on chronic post-surgical pain.
  • Analysis of identified risk factors.
  • Synthesis of evidence regarding influencing factors.

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Main Results:

  • Severe acute postoperative pain is a significant, potentially modifiable risk factor.
  • Improved quality of research has advanced understanding.
  • Difficulties in the field persist.

Conclusions:

  • Education for medical professionals and the public is crucial.
  • Effective measures should be implemented to manage and prevent chronic pain.
  • Minimizing unnecessary and inappropriate surgeries is essential for reducing pain incidence.