The Timing of Surgery Affects Return to Work Rates in Patients With Degenerative Lumbar Stenosis in a Workers’ Compensation Setting

Conclusions:
Overall, time to surgery had a significant impact on clinical outcomes in WC subjects receiving lumbar decompression for DLS. Patients who received their operation within 1 year had a higher RTW rate, lower medical costs, and lower costs accrued over 3 years after index surgery. The results presented can perhaps be used to guide surgical decision-making and provide predictive value for the WC population.

Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - December 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Tags: Primary Research Source Type: research