Abstract: The rapid development of machine learning in healthcare has provided new tools for accurate and personalized prediction of Chronic Post-Surgical Pain in orthopedics. This article outlines the advantages and related types of machine learning, reviews the state of research and applications in predicting Chronic Post-Surgical Pain in orthopedics, discusses the implications for nursing practice, and analyzes the major challenges and countermeasures. The goal is to support the translation of these technologies into clinical use.

Key words: machine learning; orthopedic surgery; Chronic Post-Surgical Pain; prediction; nursing; review