1. Study involved 92 patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
2. Significant pain reduction from 5.6 to 1.2 post-surgery.
3. 80% of participants were women, mean age 65 years.
4. Emotional health significantly moderated pain outcomes.
5. Persistent postsurgical pain in 16% of patients.
6. Emphasizes integration of emotional well-being in recovery plans.
7. Study limitations include small sample size and reliance on self-reported data.

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research