Preoperative Anxiety Is Associated with Early Postoperative Pain After Arthroscopic Ankle Ligament Reconstruction: A Prospective Cohort Study

J Clin Med · 2026 · PMC13300855

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Although the difference in pain scores on the first postoperative night (night 0) did not reach statistical significance, the trend was consistent with subsequent days, with higher pain levels reported in the high-anxiety group.

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