The study nurse interviewed all patients on the 1st and 14th postoperative day (POD) by telephone, using standardised follow-up questionnaires. The investigated variables on both dates included: satisfaction with treatment, patient-reported overall condition and functional capacity compared to the preoperative state, intensity of pain and use of pain medication. On POD 1, patients were inquired whether convalescence had been as expected, and asked to specify if not. Also the incidence and intensity other symptoms apart from pain were questioned. On POD 14 patients were questioned of unplanned contacts with primary healthcare, unplanned hospital visits, readmissions, and corresponding reasons.