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While there are valid data on cortisol level courses in a variety of specific pathologies, such as septic shock, acute respiratory distress syndrome, bacterial meningitis, cardiac arrest, community-acquired pneumonia and influenza, there is a persisting lack of data on the cortisol stress response after musculoskeletal surgery. The present review provides an overview of the current state of research regarding trauma-induced cortisol response after musculoskeletal interventions, including both elective orthopedic surgery and trauma surgery. Trauma induced by musculoskeletal surgery triggers a cortisol response, which varies significantly depending on the type of surgery and its invasiveness. Notably, elective orthopedic procedures demonstrate a smaller range of cortisol levels compared to musculoskeletal trauma and surgery. 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