51. Fostering physical activity after complex lumbar spine surgery: a randomized trial

Patients are instructed to restrict activity for several months after lumbar surgery to safely recuperate. However, after recuperation many patients continue sedentary lifestyles because of fear of spine injury, persistent pain, deconditioning, and habit. Lack of activity has serious long-term adverse consequences for spine health and other physical and mental diagnoses (ie, Sedentary Death Syndrome). Because surgeons comprehensively understand the spine condition and extent of surgery, they and their surgical team are uniquely positioned to address apprehensions and advise/encourage prudent activity.

Source: The Spine Journal - August 23, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Carol A. Mancuso, Manuela Rigaud, Roland Duculan, Frank P. Cammisa, Andrew A. Sama, Alexander P. Hughes, Darren R. Lebl, Russel C. Huang, Harvinder S. Sandhu, Federico P. Girardi Tags: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 9:00 – 10:00 Improving Surgical Outcomes Source Type: research