Objectively measured activity is not associated with average pain intensity 1 week after surgery: A cross-sectional study.

Marcus KomannJ DreilingP BaumbachC WeinmannE KalsoU StamerT VolkE Pogatzki-ZahnH KehletW Meissner

Published in: European journal of pain (London, England) (2024)

Measuring recovery is a multi-dimensional challenge. After surgery, clinicians need to be aware that neither pain intensity nor activity levels tell the whole story. Each can hint to problems and treatment requirements.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
physical activity
neuropathic pain
high intensity
mental health
palliative care
randomized controlled trial
clinical trial
spinal cord injury
spinal cord
postoperative pain
study protocol
placebo controlled