Abstract
Background: Post spinal surgery syndrome (PSSS) is characterized by chronic discomforts post one or more spine operations. Despite advancements in surgical technology, failure rate of back operations has not decreased. These conditions may occur preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively. Objectives: The primary purpose of this investigation was to ascertain the incidence and causes of neurological complications in patients who have undergone spinal surgery and subsequently developed PSSS. Methods: Cross sectional research was performed at Mardan Medical Complex, Mardan, comprising 82 patients (50 males and 32 females). X-ray studies, MRI, and electromyography was the tool for initial lumbar surgery to confirm the initial diagnosis. Participants were requested to submit the questionnaire and then, their scores were calculated and analyzed as per standard protocols. Results: The potential causes of PSSS, indicated 16 (19.5%) patients with incorrect diagnosis, 24 (29.3%) of the due to surgical technical errors, 10 (12.2%) due to improper pre-operative patient selection and 20 (24.4%) as a result of recurrent disc herniation after surgery. The frequency of cases of complications was spinal fusion (64.09%), followed by kinesiophobia (47.38%), laminectomy (45.98%), depression (40.3%), numbness in lower limbs (36.9%), myelopathy (14.5%) and other neurological deficits (12.56%).
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