The predictive role of executive functions and psychological factors on chronic pain after orthopaedic surgery A longitudinal cohort study

This is a dataset from a longitudinal cohort study. Patients listed for orthopaedic surgery were enrolled. Variables measured<br> before surgery were pain intensity, the sensory, affective, cognitive and mixed components of pain, state and trait variables associated with the psychological status of the patient, fear of movement, pain catastrophizing, visual attention and cognitive flexibility. Pain intensity and the components<br> of pain were re-evaluated after surgery and after three months. 167 patients were enrolled.