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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Pain Management

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  • Brachial plexus injury (BPI) frequently leads to significant postoperative pain and morbidity.
  • Current reporting of pain outcomes after BPI surgical reconstruction is inconsistent, hindering clear understanding of treatment efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the literature on postoperative pain reporting following surgical treatment for traumatic BPI.
  • To assess the variability in pain measurement techniques and reporting intervals in existing studies.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review adhering to PRISMA guidelines was performed.
  • Studies included adults with traumatic BPI undergoing operative treatment who reported pain using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
  • Data extraction focused on the timing and methods of postoperative pain assessment.

Main Results:

  • Nine studies met the inclusion criteria, revealing significant heterogeneity in pain reporting.
  • Over 15 different postoperative timepoints were reported, with few studies using comparable intervals, precluding pooled analysis.
  • Pain was consistently prevalent post-BPI surgery, especially with root avulsion; some techniques showed qualitative pain improvement.

Conclusions:

  • Pain reporting after BPI surgery lacks standardization, limiting meaningful outcome comparisons.
  • Standardized measurement intervals and reporting methods are crucial for clinical guidance and future research.
  • Consistent pain assessment is essential to guide clinical expectations and strengthen evidence-based practices for BPI management.