Neuropathic Pain after Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Correction Surgery
- Author:
Mohd Shahnaz HASAN
1
;
Khean Jin GOH
;
Hing Wa YIP
;
Siti Mariam MOHAMAD
;
Teik Seng CHAN
;
Kok Ian CHONG
;
Amber HASEEB
;
Chee Kidd CHIU
;
Chris Chan Yin WEI
;
Mun Keong KWAN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Clinical Study
- From:Asian Spine Journal 2021;15(5):628-635
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Methods:Forty AIS patients were recruited. Demographic, preoperative, and postoperative data were recorded. The magnitude and characteristics of postoperative pain were assessed using the painDETECT questionnaire through telephone enquiries at intervals of 2, 6, 12, and 24 weeks. Statistical analyses were followed by Pearson correlation test to determine the relationship between pain scores at 6, 12, and 24 weeks with the risk factors.
Results:Based on the painDETECT questionnaire, 90% of the patients had nociceptive pain, and 10% had a possible neuropathic pain component at 2 weeks postoperatively as per a mean painDETECT score of 7.1±4.5. Assessments at 6, 12, and 24 weeks showed that no patients had neuropathic pain with painDETECT scores of 4.4±3.2, 2.9±2.9, and 1.5±2.0, respectively. There was a significant correlation between total postoperative morphine use during 48 hours after the surgery and a tendency to develop neuropathic pain (p=0.022).
Conclusions:Chronic neuropathic pain was uncommon in AIS patients who had undergone PSF surgery. Higher opioid consumption will increase the possibility of developing chronic neuropathic pain.
