Development of prediction models for clinically meaningful improvement in PROMIS scores after lumbar decompression

The ability to preoperatively predict which patients will achieve a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) after lumbar spine decompression surgery can help determine the appropriateness and timing of surgery. Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) scores are an increasingly popular outcome instrument.

Source: The Spine Journal - October 29, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Aditya V. Karhade, Harold A. Fogel, Thomas D. Cha, Stuart H. Hershman, Terence P. Doorly, James D. Kang, Christopher M. Bono, Mitchel B. Harris, Joseph H. Schwab, Daniel G. Tobert Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research