Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Oct 2015
Observational StudyPain Sensitivity and Pain Catastrophizing Are Associated With Persistent Pain and Disability After Lumbar Spine Surgery.
To examine whether pain sensitivity and pain catastrophizing are associated with persistent pain and disability after lumbar spine surgery. ⋯ The findings suggest the importance of early postoperative screening for pain sensitivity and pain catastrophizing to identify patients at risk for poor postoperative pain intensity, pain interference, and/or disability outcomes. Future research should consider the benefit of targeted therapeutic strategies for patients with these postoperative prognostic factors.