Postoperative Pain Epidemiology Forecast 2025-2034

Postoperative pain is considered one of the most common complications after surgery, with a substantial negative impact on the patient’s quality of life besides significant economic and healthcare burdens. A systematic review of 27 studies has estimated the prevalence of moderate-to-severe postoperative pain following hospital discharge to be from 31% to 58%.

Postoperative Pain Epidemiology Forecast Report Coverage

The “Postoperative Pain Epidemiology Forecast Report 2034” offers comprehensive information on the prevalence and demographics of postoperative pain. It projects the future incidence and prevalence rates of postoperative pain across various populations. The study covers age, gender, and type as major determinants of the postoperative pain-affected population. The report highlights patterns in the prevalence of postoperative pain over time and projects future trends based on multiple variables.

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the disease, as well as historical and projected data on the epidemiology of Postoperative Pain in the 8 major markets, namely, the United States, EU-4 (Germany, Spain, Italy, France), the United Kingdom, Japan, and India.

Regions Covered

• The United States
• EU-4 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain) and the United Kingdom
• Japan
• India

Postoperative Pain: Disease Overview

Postoperative pain, a highly prevalent clinical problem, is characterized by an unpleasant physical and psychological experience caused by actual or potential tissue damage as a result of the surgery itself. It poses a significant challenge in the management of surgical patients and leads to delayed recovery and discharge post-surgery. Pharmacological treatments are primarily used in the management of postoperative pain although drugs like opioids are linked with certain side effects.

Postoperative Pain: Treatment Overview

Treatment for postoperative pain depends on the type and intensity of the pain, the specific surgical procedure, and the patient's profile. Analgesic medications like morphine, fentanyl, and oxycodone are commonly given for pain relief. For mild to moderate pain, ibuprofen and naproxen are usually prescribed to reduce pain and inflammation. Regional anesthesia and nerve blocks are administered in the cases of major surgeries to provide targeted pain relief.

Epidemiology

The postoperative pain epidemiology section offers information on the patient pool from history to the present as well as the projected trend for each of the 8 major markets. The publisher provides both current and predicted trends for postoperative pain by examining a wide range of studies. Additionally, the report covers the diagnosed patient pool for postoperative pain and their trends. The data is broken down into specific categories, such as total prevalent cases in males and females, and total diagnosed cases across different age groups and patient pools.

• According to the systematic review of 27 studies by Park, Rex et al. (2023), the prevalence of moderate-to-severe postoperative pain after hospital discharge is estimated to be between 31% to 58%.
• The incidence of postoperative pain varies depending on the type of surgery, with the median incidence of chronic postoperative pain reported to be 20-30% at 6-12 months after surgery with a slight decrease over time, as per a 2022 review published in BJA Education.
• The overall incidence of moderate to severe postoperative pain following emergency orthopedic surgery within the first 24 hours was estimated to be 70.5%, according to a multi-centered prospective observational cohort study (2020) published in the International Journal of Surgery Open.
• Various studies indicate that postoperative pain management remains a serious challenge in low- and middle-income countries, with the prevalence going up to 95% in certain regions.

Country-wise Postoperative Pain Epidemiology

The postoperative pain epidemiology data and findings for the United States, EU-4 (Germany, Spain, Italy, France), the United Kingdom, Japan, and India are also provided in the epidemiology section.

The epidemiology of postoperative pain varies across countries due to differences in healthcare systems, surgical practices, and pain management protocols. In the United States, out of the 51 million patients undergoing surgery every year, around 80% are affected by acute postoperative pain and the majority of them experience inadequate pain relief. Further, nearly 50% of patients in the country report severe postoperative pain in the first 24 hours following surgery.

Scope of the Report

• The report covers a detailed analysis of signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment options, and classification/types of postoperative pain based on several factors.
• Postoperative Pain Epidemiology Forecast Report covers data for the eight major markets (the US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, Japan, and India)
• The report helps to identify the patient population, the unmet needs of postoperative pain are highlighted along with an assessment of the disease's risk and burden.

Key Questions Answered

• What are the key findings of postoperative pain epidemiology in the 8 major markets?
• What will be the total number of patients with postoperative pain across the 8 major markets during the forecast period?
• What was the country-wise prevalence of postoperative pain in the 8 major markets in the historical period?
• Which country will have the highest number of postoperative pain patients during the forecast period of 2025-2034?
• Which key factors would influence the shift in the patient population of postoperative pain during the forecast period of 2025-2034?
• What are the currently available treatments for postoperative pain?
• What are the disease risks, signs, symptoms, and unmet needs of postoperative pain?

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