Influence of Pain Sensitivity on Surgical Outcomes of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Lee Shaul YaariStephen J NicholasBenjamin B BedfordMatthew S Mendez-ZfassDaniel E HoganBarak HavivMalachy P McHugh

Published in: The American journal of sports medicine (2023)

Pain sensitivity is an important factor influencing RCR outcomes. Patients with high pain sensitivity undergoing RCR showed less improvement in active ROM and worse PROMs after surgery compared with patients who had normal pain sensitivity. Preoperative PSQ may predict postoperative improvements.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
rotator cuff
neuropathic pain
patients undergoing
patient reported outcomes
weight loss