Effect of Mobilization on Acute Postoperative Pain and Nociceptive Function

Effect of Mobilization on Acute Postoperative Pain and Nociceptive Function After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Consecutive, Trial

Aim of the present study is twofold.

• First we want to evaluate the effect of mobilization on acute postoperative pain
• Second to test weather chances in pain sensitivity are occurring following surgery and mobilization after total knee arthroplasty

Little is known about the effect of mobilization on acute postoperative pain and mobilization induced pain, and if altered pain sensitivity occur under these circumstances.

• First we want to evaluate the effect of mobilization on acute postoperative pain using the visual analog scale (VAS)
• Second to test weather chances in pain sensitivity are occurring following surgery and mobilization after total knee arthroplasty, using two simple tools, the Pain Matcher and a Pressure Algometer.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients scheduled for total unilateral knee arthroplasty

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cognitive dysfunction or peripheral / central neurological dysfunction inconsistent with protocol completing
• Alcohol and medical abuse (as defined by the National Health Service of Denmark
• Daily use of opioids or glucocorticoids