- Podcast
- 21/08/2025
- UK
Catastrophism And Anxiety Are Risk Factors Of Chronic Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Description
In this episode of AI Talks with Bone & Joint, hosts Simon and Amy delve into a recent study titled 'Catastrophism and Anxiety are Risk Factors of Chronic Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty', published by C Croppi and colleagues in July 2025. They discuss the significance of chronic pain following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), a prevalent surgical intervention for knee osteoarthritis affecting millions globally. The study, conducted at Lariboisière Hospital in France, involved 204 patients and used various psychological assessments to evaluate anxiety and catastrophizing's role in post-surgical chronic pain. Notably, around 17.6% of patients reported persistent pain six months post-surgery, with significant findings linking high anxiety and catastrophizing scores to increased pain. The discussion highlights the importance of psychosocial evaluations in preoperative care to enhance long-term outcomes, emphasizing that addressing mental health could reduce chronic pain incidences. The episode concludes with Simon and Amy summarizing the necessity of integrating these psychosocial factors into clinical practice.
Part of: Surgical Techniques and Training Collection
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