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22/Mar/2022
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2022AO5791
ABSTRACT Objective To analyze pain, functional capacity, quality of life, anxiety and depression outcomes in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery following use of the Second Opinion Program, and to present disagreements regarding diagnoses and therapeutic indications between the first and second opinions. Methods A prospective, observational cohort study with 100 patients enrolled in the Second Opinion Program who underwent lumbar spine surgery. Questionnaires addressing pain intensity, level of disability, quality of life, anxiety and depression were applied prior to and […]
Keywords: Anxiety; Arthrodesis; Depression; Low back pain; Pain management; Quality of life; Referral and consultation; Spinal diseases/surgery; Treatment outcome