Post-operative Pain After Shoulder Surgery

Predictors of Post-operative Pain in Shoulder Surgery, a Prospective Observational Study

A prospective observational study conducted at the American University of Beirut Medical center that targets patients undergoing shoulder surgeries. It is conducted to to prospectively collect patient, surgery and anesthesia-related variables and perform correlation studies with postoperative pain severity, patients' satisfaction and analgesic consumption following shoulder surgery.

In addition, identifying predictors for postoperative pain will contribute to adjust pain management protocols as per surgical and patients' factors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All adult patients > 18 years old admitted to the American University of Beirut - Medical Center for any shoulder surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients suffering of opioids addiction (or previous history of addiction) or drug abuse.