Predictors of an unfavorable outcome 1.5 and 12 years after a first, uncomplicated lumbar disc surgery

Autor: Silke Inschlag, Gabriele Amtmann, Nora Salomon, Karl-Ludwig Resch, Karin Pieber, Gerold Ebenbichler
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: European Spine Journal. 25:3520-3527
ISSN: 1432-0932
0940-6719
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-016-4700-4
Popis: To identify predictors of both intermediate and long-term unfavorable outcomes after first time, uncomplicated lumbar disc surgery. Patients (n = 120) who had undergone lumbar disc surgery were followed up 1.5 and 12 years thereafter. Baseline assessments were carried out 5–8 days after surgery. Clinical outcome was assessed in both follow-ups using the Low Back Pain Rating Scale. Statistical analysis included binary logistic and linear regression. Unfavorable outcomes were found in 50.5 % (1.5 years) and 52.6 % (12 years) of patients available for follow-up examination. Low pre-operative physical activity and severe pain in the first week after surgery were predictive of an unfavorable post-operative outcome at both follow-ups. Identified predictors suggest that particular emphasis should put on comprehensive post-operative care at large and encouragement to adapt a physically active lifestyle in particular in rehabilitation concepts after first time uncomplicated lumbar disc surgery.
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