• N. Z. Med. J. · Jan 2005

    Predictors of persistent acute postoperative pain: an opportunity for preventative medicine to reduce the burden of chronic pain.

    • Edward Shipton.
    • Department of Anaesthesia, Christchurch School of Medicine, University of Otago. ted.shipton@cdhb.govt.nz
    • N. Z. Med. J. 2005 Jan 28; 118 (1208): U1261.

    AbstractChronic pain represents a major public health problem. A major precursor of a chronic pain state is persistent acute postoperative pain. Risk factors of developing persistent acute postoperative pain are identified and preventative strategies for implementation are discussed.

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