Evaluation of Neuropathic Pain after Total Knee Arthroplasty: Do Yellow Flags Matter?

Danijel ColovicAlexander Draschl Patrick Reinbacher Andrzej HeckerGregor SchittekStefan Franz FischerauerAndreas LeithnerSebastian Martin KlimAmir Koutp Ulrike Susanne WittigKevin BrunnaderAndreas Sandner-KieslingPatrick Sadoghi

Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2023)

Our results indicate that pre-existing yellow flags contribute to a more challenging early postoperative phase, underscoring the importance of considering individual patient characteristics and psychological factors to optimize TKA outcomes.

Keyphrases

neuropathic pain
spinal cord
spinal cord injury
total knee arthroplasty
case report
patients undergoing
pain management
sleep quality
type diabetes
weight loss