PROMIS Physical Function Two Weeks Following Orthopaedic Surgery

Predictors of early postoperative pain interference following orthopaedic surgery

“…These findings are congruent with assessment of physical function, as patients undergoing lower extremity surgery also experienced the greatest impedance on physical function. 26 Our results provide further evidence that Pain Interference is an important metric that takes into account the impairment due to pain. 11 An understanding of the intertwined nature of the pain and function is important for considering the effects that surgery may have on mental wellbeing and general health, both short-term and long-term.…”