Chronic pain represents a major public health problem. A major precursor of a chronic pain state is persistent acute postoperative pain. Risk factors of developing persistent acute postoperative pain are identified and preventative strategies for implementation are discussed.
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McGill Univ, Fac Dent, Montreal, PQ, Canada
Jewish Gen Hosp, Dept Dent, Montreal, PQ, Canada
Jewish Gen Hosp, Lady Davis Inst Med Res, Montreal, PQ, CanadaMcGill Univ, Fac Dent, Montreal, PQ, Canada