Impact of Occupational Characteristics on Return to Work for Employed Patients after Elective Lumbar Spine Surgery

Low back pain has an immense impact on the US economy. A significant number of patients undergo surgical management in order to regain meaningful functionality in daily life and in the workplace. Return to work (RTW) is a key metric in surgical outcomes, as it has profound implications for both individual patients and the economy at large.

Source: The Spine Journal - August 19, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Inamullah Khan, Mohamad Bydon, Kristin R. Archer, Ahilan Sivaganesan, Anthony M. Asher, Muhammad Ali Alvi, Panagiotis Kerezoudis, John J. Knightly, Kevin T. Foley, Erica F. Bisson, Christopher Shaffrey, Anthony L. Asher, Dan M. Spengler, Clinton J. Devin Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research