Chronic Pain After Scoliosis and Thoracic Surgery in Children
Chronic Pain After Scoliosis and Thoracic Surgery in Children
The aim of this epidemiologic prospective study is to determine the prevalence of CPSP
 defined as pain occurring 4 months after scoliosis and thoracic surgery and rated > 3 on a 10
 point visual analogue scale or FLACC scale, in children aged from 6 to 18 years.

 The main objective : prevalence of chronic post surgical pain 4 months after scoliosis ant
 thoracic surgery in children aged 6 to 18 years.

 The secondary objectives: the intensity of chronic post surgical pain, the prevalence of
 neuropathic syndrome and the predictive risk factors.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  children aged from 6 to 18 years undergoing scoliosis or thoracic surgery in
 paediatric Bordeaux hospital.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  patients who not willing to participate, with children and/or parental insufficient
 understanding of the questionnaires.