Return to Recreational Sport Following Lumbar Fusion

Conclusions: In the cohort of patients from this study who partook in golfing, swimming or bicycling, 100% were able to return to their respective sport by 3–9 months postoperatively and all had a significant reduction in pain. With regards to golfers, lumbar fusion likely has an adverse effect on their golfing ability with an increase in handicap and an expected reduction in driving distance.
Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Primary Research Source Type: research