CEACCP: Chronic post-surgical pain (Read)

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Key points

• Chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) is one of the most common complications of surgery.
• The peripheral and central nervous system changes in response to repetitive nociceptive stimulation.
• Pre-, intra-, and postoperative risk factors have been identified.
• Anaesthetic technique may reduce the incidence of CPSP.