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    • Chronic postoperative pain is a significant global health issue, impacting 20-30% of patients.
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    • Patient-specific factors, comorbidities, and surgical techniques influence pain development.

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    • To outline the prevalence and contributing factors of chronic postoperative pain.
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    • To present a comprehensive approach to pain prevention and treatment.

    Summary:

    • Risk factors for chronic postoperative pain include patient characteristics, comorbidities, and surgical methodology.
    • Neuropathic pain is a prominent component requiring identification via specific tests (e.g., DN4).
    • Prevention strategies involve risk factor assessment, adequate anesthesia, and effective pain management, with treatment utilizing multimodal analgesia and interventional therapies.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the high prevalence and economic burden of chronic postoperative pain.
    • Underscores the need for early identification of neuropathic pain for targeted interventions.
    • Provides a framework for optimizing pain management through a multimodal and interventional approach.