135 Predictors of Postop Pain: Psychosocial or Structural? (ptinquest.libsyn.com)

• Psychosocial factors (anxiety, catastrophizing) are stronger predictors of postoperative pain than structural factors.
• Study included 100 patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
• Results highlight importance of psychosocial screening before shoulder surgery.

"A prospective study evaluated predictors of pain after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Psychosocial factors (anxiety, catastrophizing) had a stronger association with postoperative pain than structural factors (tear size, tendon quality). Findings suggest preoperative psychosocial assessment should be incorporated into treatment planning."