Predicting Persistent Pain After Surgery: Can Predicting the Weather Serve as an Example?

Chronic pain after surgery, referred to as persistent postsurgical pain (PPSP), is an important condition leading to significant symptom burden and reduced quality of life in affected individuals.1 PPSP is broadly recognized as pain lasting >3 months after surgery. The condition is common, with prevalence estimates ranging from 10% to 50% of all postsurgical patients.1 High-risk procedures include breast surgery, thoracotomy, limb amputation,...