Relating preoperative MCS-12 to microdiscectomy outcomes

ConclusionWhile worse preoperative mental health was associated with lower baseline and postoperative PROMs, patients in both groups experienced similar improvements in PROMs. Rates of surgical readmissions and reoperations were similar among patients with varying preoperative mental health status.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research