Table 5 Incidence and intensity of CPSP according to numerical and categorical pain scale results
From: Chronic pain after groin hernia repair: pain characteristics and impact on quality of life
4 mo | 1 y | 2 y | |
|---|---|---|---|
CPSP incidence,n (%) | 239 (13.6) | 107 (6.2) | 71 (4.0) |
Verbal numerical pain scale, mean (SD) | 3.9 (2.0) | 4 (2.1) | 4.2 (2.0) |
Verbal categorical pain scale,n (%) | |||
Mild | 128 (53.6) | 51 (48.1) | 34 (47.9) |
Moderate | 88 (36.8) | 39 (35.8) | 25 (35.2) |
Intense/excruciating | 23 (9.6) | 17 (16.1) | 12 (16.9) |