Influence of anxiety and depression symptoms on the quality of life in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery

Conclusion Lumbar spine arthrodesis was effective in improving pain, low back pain, functional capacity, limitation due to physical aspects, vitality, and social and emotional aspects. Patients without anxiety and depression symptoms had better results on the scales compared to those with such symptoms.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research