Mental Health Associated With Postoperative Satisfaction in Lumbar Degenerative Surgery Patients

Conclusions: Following lumbar degenerative surgery, patients with postoperative depression, irrespective of preoperative depression status, have significantly higher odds of dissatisfaction. These results emphasize the importance of postoperative screening and treatment of depression in spine patients with dissatisfaction. Level of Evidence: Level III—nonrandomized cohort study.
Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Primary Research Source Type: research