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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXVI | Pages 20 - 20
1 Jun 2012
Qureishi A Johnson N Robertson-Smith B Basu P
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Purpose

Prospectively evaluate the timescale of leg pain resolution after lumbar discectomy and decompression, in the immediate post-operative period and identify possible risk factors for failure/delay in leg pain resolution.

Materials and Methods

A prospective observational study of 100 consecutive patients undergoing lumbar discectomy or decompression. Patients recorded their leg and back pain in VAS and disability in ODI preoperatively. Patients rated their leg pain relief just prior to discharge after surgery. Telephone follow-up at 1-2 week and 3-4 week post-op was followed by clinic review at 6 and 12 weeks, to assess the timescale of leg pain resolution and improvement in function (ODI score).