Stiffness after Fusion for Adult Spinal Deformity Does Not Significantly Impact Patients’ Functional Status or Satisfaction

Jayme R Hiratzka,D Kojo Hamilton,R Shay Bess,Frank J Schwab,Christopher I Shaffrey,Christopher P Ames,Gregory M Mundis,Virginie Lafage,Vedat Deviren,Justin S Smith,Eric O Klineberg,Oheneba Boachie-Adjei,Douglas C Burton,Robert A Hart

doi:10.1016/j.spinee.2013.07.095

Stiffness after Fusion for Adult Spinal Deformity Does Not Significantly Impact Patients’ Functional Status or Satisfaction

Jayme R Hiratzka, D Kojo Hamilton + Show 12 more

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2013.07.095

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Journal: The Spine Journal

Publication Date: Sep 1, 2013

Affiliation: Oregon Health & Science University, Rocky Mountain MS Center, New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital, University of Virginia, University of California, San Francisco, San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders, University of Virginia Health System, University of California, Davis, Hospital for Special Surgery, University of Kansas

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The Lumbar Stiffness Disability Index (LSDI) is a validated measure of the effect of spinal stiffness on function as measured by ability to perform common activities of daily living (ADLs) following lumbar fusion surgery. Prior studies have examined the LSDI in a retrospective fashion against commonly utilized Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) instruments. To date, no prospective evaluations of stiffness have an impact on patient function or satisfaction following adult spinal deformity surgery have been reported.

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