What is CPSP?

• Any pain that lasts for more than 3 months after surgery
• CSPS often has a component related to nerves (neuropathic pain)
• A common type of CPSP we see is persistent knee pain after knee replacements. Despite a technically perfect knee replacement, studies estimate that approximately 10-30% of patients may still have pain.

How is CPSP treated?

• Medications including topical agents (lidocaine, compounded creams), tylenol, anti-inflammatories, and medications for nerve pain (gabapentin, pregabalin, nortriptyline).
• Nerve blocks
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Peripheral nerve stimulation
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Physical therapy
• Cognitive behavioral therapy and pain reprocessing therapy