Postoperative pain from patient and physician viewpoint (multicenter prospective trial)

It's presented data of multicenter trial undertaken for determining physical and psychological contributors of postoperative pain syndrome. Course of immediate postoperative period was investigated in 126 patients. General anesthesia is conducted in the 54 patients and regional one (nerve block, spinal, epidural or combination) was the option in the 72. The results of our study suggest that solution of postoperative pain problem lies not only in improving of medical treatment but also in addressing psychological issues as well as supporting cooperation between patient and physician.

multicenter trial, regional anesthesia, patient's psychology