• Steven W Hwang, Joshua M Pahys, Tracey P Bastrom, Baron S Lonner, Peter O Newton, Amer F Samdani, and Harms Study Group.
• Shriners Hospitals for Children-Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19140.
• Spine. 2019 Dec 1; 44 (23): 1647-1652.

Study DesignRetrospective review of a prospectively collected multicenter database.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate factors associated with low preoperative SRS pain scores.Summary Of Background DataThe prevalence of preoperative pain in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) has become increasingly evident and is a primary concern for patients and families. Greater preoperative pain is associated with more postoperative pain; however, less is understood about what contributes to preoperative pain.MethodsA prospectively collected, multicenter database was queried for patients with AIS. Patients were divided into 2 cohorts based on preoperative SRS pain scores: ≤ 3 (Pain cohort), 4 to 5 (No Pain cohort). Univariate analysis was performed identifying which factors were associated with a low preoperative SRS score and used for a CART analysis.ResultsOf 2585 patients total, 2141 (83%) patients had SRS pain scores of 4 to 5 (No Pain) and 444 (17%) had SRS pain scores ≤3 (Pain). Female sex, older age, greater % body mass index, larger lumbar curves, greater T5-12 kyphosis, and lower mental health scores were associated with greater preoperative pain. In multivariate CART analysis, lower mental health SRS scores (P = 0.04) and older age (P = 0.003) remained significant, with mental health scores having the greatest contribution. In subdividing the mental health component questions, anxiety-related questions appeared to have the greatest effect followed by mood/depression (SRS Question 13: OR 2.04; Q16: OR 1.35; Q7: OR 1.31; Q3: OR 1.20).ConclusionAnxiety and mood are potentially modifiable risk factors that have the greatest impact on pre- and postoperative pain. These results can be used to identify higher-risk patients and develop preoperative therapeutic protocols to improve postoperative outcomes.Level Of Evidence3.

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