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Postoperative hyperalgesia-A clinically applicable narrative review.

Avi A Weinbroum1

  • 1Department of Research and Development, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel(1).

Pharmacological Research
|April 3, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Postoperative hyperalgesia (POH) is increased pain sensitivity after surgery. This review explores POH causes, diagnosis, and pharmacological treatments like ketamine and gabapentinoids to manage central sensitization.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pain Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Postoperative hyperalgesia (POH) presents as heightened pain sensitivity despite analgesia.
  • It can manifest acutely or late, potentially progressing to chronic or neuropathic pain.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent exacerbation and enable effective pharmacological treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the causes and bio-neuro-pharmacological underpinnings of POH.
  • To outline clinical signs and symptoms for accurate POH diagnosis.
  • To discuss preventative strategies and pharmacological treatments for POH.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of POH causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • Analysis of pharmacological agents targeting nociceptive and opioid-induced pain.
Keywords:
AdjuvantsAnalgesiaHyperalgesiaOpioidsPostoperative

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  • Focus on drugs like ketamine and gabapentinoids for central sensitization.

    • Main Results:

    • POH results from complex bio-neuro-pharmacological mechanisms.
    • Clinical presentation guides diagnosis, differentiating POH from other pain states.
    • Pharmacological interventions, including ketamine and gabapentinoids, are effective.

    Conclusions:

    • POH requires precise diagnosis and management to prevent chronification.
    • Pharmacological strategies, particularly those targeting central sensitization, are key to treatment.
    • Understanding POH's basis enables targeted interventions and improved patient outcomes.