Table 1.
Incidences of CPSP for different types of surgery. Data adapted from several studies.1,3,5,6,12 Severe CPSP is defined as pain ratings of ≥5 on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain).1,11 CPSP, chronic post-surgical pain; NP, neuropathic pain.
| Type of surgery | Incidence of all CPSP (%) | Incidence of severe CPSP (>5/10) | Chronic pain up to 12 months | Proportion of NP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal surgery (bowel and colorectal) | 17–21 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Amputation | 30–85 | 5–10% | 75% (lower limbs) | 80% |
| Caesarean section | 6–55 | 5–10% | Not reported | 50% |
| Cholecystectomy | 3–56 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Craniotomy | 7–65 | 25% | Not reported | Not reported |
| Dental surgery | 5–13 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Hip arthroplasty | 7–23 | 6% | 28% | 1–2% |
| Inguinal herniotomy | 5–63 | 2–4% | 30% | 80% |
| Knee arthroplasty | 13–44 | 15% | 18% | 6% |
| Mastectomy | 11–57 | 5–10% | 43–56% (breast cancer surgery) | 65% |
| Sternotomy | 7–50 | 5–10% | 27% | 13% |
| Thoracotomy | 5–71 | 10% | 41% | 45% |
| Vasectomy | 0–37 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |