| Characteristics . | All patients (n = 27) . | No post-operative pain (n = 18) . | Post-operative pain (n = 9) . | P-value . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implantation to onset of pain (days) | 185.7 ± 503.5 | 217.1 ± 609.1 | 123.2 ± 169.4 | 0.656 |
| Description of pain | ||||
| Sharp | 17 (58.6%) | 10 (58.8%) | 7 (41.1%) | 0.380 |
| Non-descriptive discomfort | 5 (20.6%) | 3 (60.0%) | 2 (40.0%) | |
| Dull and achy | 4 (14.8%) | 4 (100%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Tenderness | 1 (3.4%) | 1 (100%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Movement-triggered pain | 14 (51.8%) | 8 (57.1%) | 6 (42.8%) | 0.275 |
| Radiation of paina | 13 (48.1%) | 9 (69.2%) | 4 (30.7%) | 0.785 |
| Intermittent pain | 13 (48.1%) | 9 (69.2%) | 4 (30.7%) | 0.785 |
| Constant pain | 14 (51.8%) | 9 (64.2%) | 5 (35.7%) | |
| Scaling of pain at worst (1–10) | 6.1 ± 2.3 | 6.7 ± 1.7 | 5.7 ± 2.6 | 0.308 |
| Narcotic prescription for pain prior to surgery | 6 (22.2%) | 3 (100%) | 3 (100%) | 0.326 |
| Characteristics . | All patients (n = 27) . | No post-operative pain (n = 18) . | Post-operative pain (n = 9) . | P-value . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implantation to onset of pain (days) | 185.7 ± 503.5 | 217.1 ± 609.1 | 123.2 ± 169.4 | 0.656 |
| Description of pain | ||||
| Sharp | 17 (58.6%) | 10 (58.8%) | 7 (41.1%) | 0.380 |
| Non-descriptive discomfort | 5 (20.6%) | 3 (60.0%) | 2 (40.0%) | |
| Dull and achy | 4 (14.8%) | 4 (100%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Tenderness | 1 (3.4%) | 1 (100%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Movement-triggered pain | 14 (51.8%) | 8 (57.1%) | 6 (42.8%) | 0.275 |
| Radiation of paina | 13 (48.1%) | 9 (69.2%) | 4 (30.7%) | 0.785 |
| Intermittent pain | 13 (48.1%) | 9 (69.2%) | 4 (30.7%) | 0.785 |
| Constant pain | 14 (51.8%) | 9 (64.2%) | 5 (35.7%) | |
| Scaling of pain at worst (1–10) | 6.1 ± 2.3 | 6.7 ± 1.7 | 5.7 ± 2.6 | 0.308 |
| Narcotic prescription for pain prior to surgery | 6 (22.2%) | 3 (100%) | 3 (100%) | 0.326 |
From the pectoral region to the ipsilateral axilla and shoulder.
| Characteristics . | All patients (n = 27) . | No post-operative pain (n = 18) . | Post-operative pain (n = 9) . | P-value . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implantation to onset of pain (days) | 185.7 ± 503.5 | 217.1 ± 609.1 | 123.2 ± 169.4 | 0.656 |
| Description of pain | ||||
| Sharp | 17 (58.6%) | 10 (58.8%) | 7 (41.1%) | 0.380 |
| Non-descriptive discomfort | 5 (20.6%) | 3 (60.0%) | 2 (40.0%) | |
| Dull and achy | 4 (14.8%) | 4 (100%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Tenderness | 1 (3.4%) | 1 (100%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Movement-triggered pain | 14 (51.8%) | 8 (57.1%) | 6 (42.8%) | 0.275 |
| Radiation of paina | 13 (48.1%) | 9 (69.2%) | 4 (30.7%) | 0.785 |
| Intermittent pain | 13 (48.1%) | 9 (69.2%) | 4 (30.7%) | 0.785 |
| Constant pain | 14 (51.8%) | 9 (64.2%) | 5 (35.7%) | |
| Scaling of pain at worst (1–10) | 6.1 ± 2.3 | 6.7 ± 1.7 | 5.7 ± 2.6 | 0.308 |
| Narcotic prescription for pain prior to surgery | 6 (22.2%) | 3 (100%) | 3 (100%) | 0.326 |
| Characteristics . | All patients (n = 27) . | No post-operative pain (n = 18) . | Post-operative pain (n = 9) . | P-value . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implantation to onset of pain (days) | 185.7 ± 503.5 | 217.1 ± 609.1 | 123.2 ± 169.4 | 0.656 |
| Description of pain | ||||
| Sharp | 17 (58.6%) | 10 (58.8%) | 7 (41.1%) | 0.380 |
| Non-descriptive discomfort | 5 (20.6%) | 3 (60.0%) | 2 (40.0%) | |
| Dull and achy | 4 (14.8%) | 4 (100%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Tenderness | 1 (3.4%) | 1 (100%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Movement-triggered pain | 14 (51.8%) | 8 (57.1%) | 6 (42.8%) | 0.275 |
| Radiation of paina | 13 (48.1%) | 9 (69.2%) | 4 (30.7%) | 0.785 |
| Intermittent pain | 13 (48.1%) | 9 (69.2%) | 4 (30.7%) | 0.785 |
| Constant pain | 14 (51.8%) | 9 (64.2%) | 5 (35.7%) | |
| Scaling of pain at worst (1–10) | 6.1 ± 2.3 | 6.7 ± 1.7 | 5.7 ± 2.6 | 0.308 |
| Narcotic prescription for pain prior to surgery | 6 (22.2%) | 3 (100%) | 3 (100%) | 0.326 |
From the pectoral region to the ipsilateral axilla and shoulder.
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