Objective functional assessment using the "Timed Up and Go" test in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.

CONCLUSIONSThe TUG test is a quick and easily applicable tool that reliably measures OFI in patients with LSS. Objective tests incorporating longer walking time should be considered if OFI is suspected but fails to be proven by the TUG test, taking into account that neurogenic claudication may not clinically manifest during the brief TUG examination. Objective tests do not replace the subjective PROM-based assessment, but add valuable information to a comprehensive patient evaluation.
PMID: 31042663 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Neurosurgical Focus - April 30, 2019 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Stienen MN, Maldaner N, Joswig H, Corniola MV, Bellut D, Prömmel P, Regli L, Weyerbrock A, Schaller K, Gautschi OP Tags: Neurosurg Focus Source Type: research