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Yeo J. Failed back surgery syndrome-terminology, etiology, prevention, evaluation, and management: a narrative review. JOURNAL OF YEUNGNAM MEDICAL SCIENCE 2024; 41:166-178. [PMID: 38853538 PMCID: PMC11294787 DOI: 10.12701/jyms.2024.00339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Amid the worldwide increase in spinal surgery rates, a significant proportion of patients continue to experience refractory chronic pain, resulting in reduced quality of life and escalated healthcare demands. Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a clinical condition characterized by persistent or recurrent pain after one or more spinal surgeries. The diverse characteristics and stigmatizing descriptions of FBSS necessitate a reevaluation of its nomenclature to reflect its complexity more accurately. Accurate identification of the cause of FBSS is hampered by the complex nature of the syndrome and limitations of current diagnostic labels. Management requires a multidisciplinary approach that may include pharmacological treatment, physical therapy, psychological support, and interventional procedures, emphasizing realistic goal-setting and patient education. Further research is needed to increase our understanding, improve diagnostic accuracy, and develop more effective management strategies.
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- Jinseok Yeo
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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El-Abtah ME, Makineni PS, El-Abtah M, Roach MJ, Kelly ML. Impact of preoperative mental health diagnosis on postoperative opioid use patterns in spine fusion surgery: A systematic literature review. J Clin Neurosci 2024; 125:17-23. [PMID: 38733899 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2024.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Opioids are frequently prescribed for patients undergoing procedures such as spinal fusion surgery for the management of chronic back pain. However, the association between a preoperative mental health illness, such as depression or anxiety, and opioid use patterns after spinal fusion surgery remain unclear. Therefore, we performed a systematic literature review in accordance with PRISMA guidelines to identify articles from the PubMed Database that analyzed the relationship between preoperative mental health illness and postoperative opioid usage after spinal fusion surgery on June 1, 2023. The Methodological Index for Nonrandomized Studies (MINORS) was utilized to evaluate the quality of included articles. Seven studies with 139,580 patients and a mean MINORS score of 18 ± 0.5 were included in qualitative synthesis. The most common spine surgery performed was lumbar fusion (59 %) and the mean age across studies ranged from 50 to 62 years. The range of postoperative opioid usage patterns analyzed ranged from 1 to 24 months. The majority of studies (6/7; 86 %) reported that a preoperative diagnosis of mental health illness was associated with increased opioid dependence after spinal fusion surgery. Preoperative use of opioids for protracted periods was shown to be associated with postoperative chronic opioid dependence. Consensus findings suggest that having a preoperative diagnosis of a mental health illness such as depression or anxiety is associated with increased postoperative opioid use after spinal fusion surgery. Patient comorbidities, including diagnoses of mental health illness, must be considered by the spine surgeon in order to reduce rates of postoperative opioid dependence.
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA; Department of Neurological Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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Moon AS, Menendez ME, Moverman MA, Proal JD, Kim DH, Ohaegbulam C, Kwon B. Spine Surgeon Assessments of Patient Psychological Distress are Inaccurate and Bias Treatment Recommendations. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2023; 48:908-913. [PMID: 36728794 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE This study determined (1) the surgeon accuracy of psychological assessment in patients in spine clinic, (2) the impact of psychological distress on surgical recommendation, and (3) the correlation between patient-reported disability and psychological distress. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Psychological distress is common among patients presenting for spine surgery. Surgeon estimations of patients' distress may influence treatment recommendations, but little is known as to whether these assessments accurately mirror patient-perceived psychological distress. MATERIALS AND METHODS A sample of new patients was recruited from an academic spine center. Prior to their initial consultation, patients completed the Modified Somatic Perception Questionnaire and Zung Depression Index to assess mental and physical manifestations of distress, which generated a Distress and Risk Assessment Method (DRAM) score of N (normal), R (at risk), or D (distressed). The Oswestry Disability Index and Neck Disability Index scores were also collected. Surgeons provided their estimates of the DRAM score after the visit and indicated their surgery recommendation. RESULTS Of 296 patients, 40.5% reported some level of psychological distress (DRAM=R) and 15.9% had a high level of distress (DRAM=D). All three surgeons' ability to accurately assess the participant DRAM score was poor, with an overall kappa of 0.13 (0.08-0.18), biased toward underestimating the patient's true level of psychological distress. Patients rated as normal (N) by the surgeon were 3.78 times more likely to be recommended for surgery compared to those assessed as distressed (D) ( P =0.007). Patients with higher DRAM scores had higher Oswestry Disability Index ( P =0.008) and Neck Disability Index ( P =0.005) scores compared to those with lower DRAM scores. CONCLUSIONS Spine surgeons have limited ability to detect psychological profiles in patients, with a tendency to underestimate levels of distress. The finding that these inaccurate assessments influence surgical recommendations underscores the importance of limiting surgeon bias in the decision-making process. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Diagnostic Level 2.
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- Andrew S Moon
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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Falavigna A, Arruda ADO, Righesso Neto O, Dozza D, Guyot JP, Yurac R, Jalón PG, Avila JMJ, Zárate B, Scheverin N, Ghogawala Z. International and Multicenter Prospective Controlled Study of Dysphagia After Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery. Neurosurgery 2023; 92:1287-1296. [PMID: 36762900 DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In the context of anterior approach to the cervical spine, dysphagia is a common complication and still without a clear distinction of risk factors. OBJECTIVE To analyze the risk factors of dysphagia after cervical spine surgery. METHODS Multicenter prospective study evaluated patients who underwent anterior cervical spine surgery for degenerative pathologies, studying surgical, anesthesia, base disease, and radiological variables (preoperatively, 24 hours, 1 and 3 weeks, and 6 months after surgery), with control group matched. Postoperative dysphagia was assessed by Swallowing Satisfaction Index and Swallowing Questionnaire; besides, based on multiple logistic regression model, a risk factor analysis correlation was applied. RESULTS In total, 233 cervical patients were evaluated; most common level approached was C5-C6 (71.8%). All showed same decreasing trade for dysphagia incidence-with more cases on cervical group ( P < .05); severe cases were rare. At postoperative day 1, identified risk factors were approach to C3-C4 (4.11, P < .01), loss of preoperative cervical lordosis (2.26, P < .01), intubation attempts ≥2 (3.10, P < .01), and left side approach (1.85, P = .02); at day 7, body mass index ≥30 (2.29, P = .02), C3-C4 (3.42, P < .01), and length of surgery ≥90 minutes (2.97, P = .005); and at day 21, C3-C4 were kept as a risk factor (3.62, P < .01). CONCLUSION A high incidence level of dysphagia was identified, having a clear decreasing trending (number of cases and severity) through postoperative time points; considering possible risk factors, strongest correlation was the approach at the C3-C4 level-statistically significant at the 24 hours, 7 days, and 21 days assessment.
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- Asdrubal Falavigna
- Postgraduation Program in Health Sciences, University of Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Brazil
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Brazil
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- Postgraduation Program in Health Sciences, University of Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Brazil
- Cajuru University Hospital, Spine Surgery Unit, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Postgraduation Program in Health Sciences, University of Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Brazil
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- São Vicente de Paulo Hospital, Neurosurgery Unit, Passo Fundo, Brazil
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- Hospital Universitario Fundación Favaloro, Spine Surgery, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Traumatology-Spine Unit, Clínica Alemana, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Neurosurgery-Spine Surgery, Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martin-University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital de Especialidades, Guadalajara, Mexico
- Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Spine Surgery Department, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Orthopaedics-Spine Surgery, Hospital Dr Diego Thompsonn, Bueno Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Professor and Chairman, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine, Burlington, USA
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Collinet A, Ntilikina Y, Romani A, Schuller S, Sauleau EA, Charles YP. Psychopathological profile and sagittal alignment in low-back pain. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2023; 109:103474. [PMID: 36347460 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2022.103474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Low-back pain requires comprehensive care using a biopsychosocial model. The psychologic dimension plays an important role, but the link between sagittal alignment and a given psychopathological profile is little studied. The aim of this study was to analyze the psychopathological profiles and sagittal parameters of a population with low-back pain and to assess the link. MATERIAL AND METHODS 205 patients, with a mean age of 49.6 years (range, 18-70 years), presenting chronic common low-back pain without radicular involvement, were included prospectively. Mood scores comprised: the self-administered "Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale" (HAD), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A), Hamilton Depression Scale (HAM-D) and Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS). Radiological parameters, measured on lateral full-spine radiographs, included: L1-S1 lordosis, T1-T12 kyphosis, pelvic incidence, pelvic tilt, sacral slope, sagittal vertical axis (SVA), T1 slope, and Roussouly type. RESULTS Mean HAM-A score was 16.1; 54% of patients had scores ≥14, indicating anxiety disorder. Mean HAM-D score was 10.8; 55% of patients had scores ≥10, indicating depressive disorder. Mean YMRS score was 2.6; only 1 patient had a score ≥20, indicating manic disorder. The 112 patients with HAM-A score >14 showed mean 51.6° L1-S1 lordosis (p=0.356), 48.3° T1-T12 kyphosis (p=0.590), -4.3mm C7 SVA (p=0.900), and 29.3° T1 slope (p=0.451). In case of HAM-A <14, there were no significant differences. The 113 patients with HAM-D score >10 showed significant differences in T1-T12 kyphosis (mean 49.0°; p<0.05) and T1 slope (30.2°; p<0.05); mean L1-S1 lordosis was 50.5° (p=0.861) and C7 SVA 1.6mm (p=0.462). In case of HAM-D <10, T1-T12 kyphosis was 45.5° (p<0.05) and T1 slope 26.2° (p<0.05); mean lordosis was 50.9° (p=0.861) and mean C7 SVA -7.1mm (p=0.259). Multivariate analysis found no significant link between Roussouly type and psychiatric scores: HAD (p=0.715), HAM-A (p=0.652), and HAM-D (p=0.902). CONCLUSION More than 50% of patients with common low-back pain presented a mood disorder. Depressive disorder was associated with greater T1-T12 kyphosis and T1 slope. There was no relationship between psychiatric scores and overall sagittal alignment. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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- Arnaud Collinet
- Service de chirurgie du rachis, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, université de Strasbourg, hôpital Hautepierre 2, 1, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France.
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- Service de chirurgie du rachis, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, université de Strasbourg, hôpital Hautepierre 2, 1, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de chirurgie du rachis, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, université de Strasbourg, hôpital Hautepierre 2, 1, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de chirurgie du rachis, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, université de Strasbourg, hôpital Hautepierre 2, 1, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- Pôle santé publique, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Service de chirurgie du rachis, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, université de Strasbourg, hôpital Hautepierre 2, 1, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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Cheng AL, Downs DL, Brady BK, Hong BA, Park P, Prather H, Hunt DM. Interpretation of PROMIS Depression and Anxiety Measures Compared with DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria in Musculoskeletal Patients. JB JS Open Access 2023; 8:e22.00110. [PMID: 36698984 PMCID: PMC9872970 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.oa.22.00110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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There is growing awareness among orthopaedic clinicians that mental health directly impacts clinical musculoskeletal outcomes. The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) is increasingly used for mental health screening in this context, but proper interpretation of patient scores remains unclear. The purpose of the present study was to compare musculoskeletal patients' PROMIS Depression and Anxiety scores with a board-certified clinical psychologist's assessment of their depression and/or anxiety diagnoses, as defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria. Methods In this cross-sectional analysis, existing medical records were reviewed for 50 patients who presented to an interdisciplinary program within a tertiary care orthopaedic department for the treatment of ≥1 musculoskeletal condition. All patients completed PROMIS Depression and Anxiety measures and were evaluated by a board-certified clinical psychologist. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses were performed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of PROMIS Depression and Anxiety scores as compared with the psychologist's diagnosis of a DSM-5 depressive or anxiety disorder. Results Twenty-eight patients (56%) were diagnosed by the psychologist with a DSM-5 depressive disorder, and 15 (30%) were diagnosed with a DSM-5 anxiety disorder. The ROC analysis for PROMIS Depression had an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.82. The optimal score cutoff to predict a diagnosis of a DSM-5 depressive disorder was ≥53 (sensitivity, 79% [95% CI, 63% to 94%]; specificity, 86% [72% to 100%]; positive predictive value [PPV], 88% [75% to 100%]; negative predictive value [NPV], 76% [59% to 93%]). The ROC analysis for PROMIS Anxiety had an AUC of 0.67. The optimal score cutoff to predict a diagnosis of a DSM-5 anxiety disorder was ≥59 (sensitivity, 60% [95% CI, 35% to 85%]; specificity, 74% [60% to 89%]; PPV, 50% [27% to 73%]; and NPV, 81% [68% to 95%]). Conclusions Modestly elevated PROMIS Depression scores were suggestive of the presence of a DSM-5 depressive disorder, whereas elevations in PROMIS Anxiety scores seemed to have less association with DSM-5 anxiety disorders. Nevertheless, neither PROMIS measure demonstrated adequate discriminant ability to definitively identify patients who met DSM-5 criteria. Level of Evidence Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Abby L. Cheng
- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Physiatry, Hospital for Special Surgery, Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Dual Role of Neck Disability Index in the Assessment of Quality of Life in Cervical Spine Patients. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2022; 30:e789-e798. [PMID: 35191853 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-01192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a well-established measure for patients with cervical myelopathy, radiculopathy, or myeloradiculopathy. Few studies have examined the relationship between NDI and mental health outcomes after anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion (ACDF). Our study sets out to determine the possible correlations between NDI and mental health outcome measures after ACDF. METHODS A prospectively maintained surgical registry was retrospectively reviewed for elective ACDF procedures from December 2013 to December 2019. Demographic and perioperative characteristics were collected. Primary outcomes of interest were NDI, 12-Item Short Form Mental Component Summary (SF-12 MCS), and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Outcomes were collected preoperatively and postoperatively (6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years). Postoperative improvement for all outcomes was evaluated using a paired Student t-test. Correlations between NDI and mental health outcomes were evaluated using the Pearson correlation coefficient. Strength of association was determined using the following criteria: weak (0.1 ≤ |r| < 0.3), moderate (0.3 ≤ |r| < 0.5), and strong (|r| ≥ 0.5). RESULTS A total of 225 patients were included in this study. Most of the patients underwent a single-level procedure and had a spinal pathology of herniated nucleus pulposus. NDI demonstrated significant improvements through 2 years compared with preoperative values (all P < 0.001). Similarly, SF-12 MCS and PHQ-9 significantly improved through 1-year postoperatively (all P ≤ 0.010) but was not maintained at 2 years (P = 0.835; P = 0.128). NDI demonstrated a significant but moderate correlation with SF-12 MCS at the preoperative time point, but a strong correlation was observed at all postoperative time points (all P ≤ 0.001). A significant and strong correlation between NDI and PHQ-9 was demonstrated at all time points (all P ≤ 0.002). DISCUSSION NDI demonstrated notable and strong correlations with mental health outcome measures at all postoperative time points. NDI is an effective measure to assess neck disability but may also help capture changes to mental health symptoms after ACDF.
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Jindal R, Rudol G, Okafor B, Rambani R. Role of psychological distress screening in predicting the outcomes of epidural steroid injection in chronic low back pain. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2021; 19:26-33. [PMID: 34046297 PMCID: PMC8141939 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.04.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a paucity of studies investigating relationship between psychological distress and effectiveness of epidural steroid injection in patients with chronic lower back pain (CLBP). AIMS This prospective cohort study assessed whether the outcome can be predicted in CLBP patients undergoing epidural injection by pre-treatment psychological stress stratification using objective screening methods. METHODS 96 patients with CLBP were recruited to this prospective cohort study. Preoperative level of psychological distress was measured using Modified Zung Index (MZI) and Modified Somatic Perception Questionnaire (MSPQ); pain with Visual Analogue Score (VAS) and McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ) and back pain related disability with Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Fluoroscopic caudal epidural steroid injection comprising 80 mg methylprednisolone and 8 mg of lignocaine was performed. Scores were repeated at 6, 12, and 26 weeks. Successful outcome was Minimal Clinically Important Change (MCIC) in any given measure. RESULTS There were 60 (62.5%) not-distressed patients, 3(3.1%) purely somatising, 15(15.6%) depressed and 18(18.8%) with mixed distress. Preoperative VAS was 82.4, MPQ 18.2 and ODI 51.6. Average VAS and MPQ improved significantly at 6 and 26 weeks. Average magnitude of change of VAS and ODI did not differ between distressed and not-distressed. MPQ improved significantly more in the distressed. MZI was negatively associated with VAS MCIC at 6 weeks and 6 months but it failed to predict the outcome independently. MSPQ was the only individual predictor of MPQ-MCIC at any time; MSPQ≥8 could predict MPQ-MCIC at 6 months with 53%-sensitivity and 78%-specificity. None of psychological measures used showed a significant predictive value of ODI at any follow-up point. CONCLUSIONS Psychological distress may predict response only in certain outcome measures in patients suffering from nonspecific CLBP. If the interest lied primarily in pain and functional improvement, the psychological distress failed to discriminate the results at 6 months.
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- Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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Lafage R, Ang B, Schwab F, Kim HJ, Smith JS, Shaffrey C, Burton D, Ames C, Mundis G, Hostin R, Bess S, Klineberg E, Passias P, Lafage V. Depression Symptoms Are Associated with Poor Functional Status Among Operative Spinal Deformity Patients. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2021; 46:447-456. [PMID: 33337685 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review of prospective multicenter database. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate how preoperative mental status affects preoperative and postoperative disability and health scores in adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The relationship between health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and depression has previously been documented. However, the influence of depression on clinical outcomes among ASD patients is not well understood. METHODS ASD patients with minimum 2-year follow-up were stratified based on preoperative mental health measured by Short Form 36 (SF-36) mental component score (MCS). Patients with MCS in the 25th and 75th percentile of the cohort were designated as having low and high MCS, respectively. After matching by preoperative demographics and deformity, pre- and post-HRQOL were compared between the two groups. Further analysis was performed to identify individualized questions on the SF-36 that could potentially screen for patients with low MCS. RESULTS Five hundred thirteen patients were assessed (58.4 years' old, 79% women, mean MCS 45.5). Thresholds for low and high MCS cohorts were 35.0 and 57.3, respectively. After matching by preoperative alignment, low MCS patients had worse Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) (52.3 ± 17.0 vs. 35.7 ± 14.6, P < 0.001) and Scoliosis Research Society-22R scores for all domains (all P < 0.001) compared to high MCS patients. Similar results were maintained at 2-year postop, with low MCS patients having a worse ODI (35.2 ± 20.2 vs. 19.7 ± 18.6, P < 0.001) and MCS (42.4 ± 13.5 vs. 58.6 ± 7.1, P < 0.001). Despite similar preoperative Physical Component Score (PCS), low MCS patients were less likely to reach MCID for PCS (46.1% vs. 70.6%, P < 0.01) and had a lower satisfaction at 2-year follow-up (3.88 ± 1.07 vs. 4.39 ± 0.94, P < 0.001). Questions 5a, 9d, and 9f on the SF-36 were found to be independent predictors of low MCS. CONCLUSION ASD patients with low MCS are more likely to experience functional limitations before and after surgery and are less likely to be satisfied postoperatively, even when similar clinical goals are achieved. Incorporating psychological factors may assist in decision making.Level of Evidence: 3.
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- Renaud Lafage
- Department of Orthopedics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor Scoliosis Center, Dallas, TX
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- Denver International Spine Center, Presbyterian St. Luke's/Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, Denver, CO
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA
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- Department of Orthopedics, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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Park C, Garcia AN, Cook C, Gottfried ON. Effect of change in preoperative depression/anxiety on patient outcomes following lumbar spine surgery. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2020; 199:106312. [PMID: 33069091 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2020] [Revised: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between positive change in depression or anxiety within three months post-operation and clinically meaningful changes in long-term clinical outcomes after lumbar spine surgery. METHODS This study included adults with preoperative diagnosis of depression or anxiety who underwent lumbar spine surgery in the Quality Outcomes Database (QOD) from 2012 to 2018 with either a 12- or 24-month follow-up. Positive change in depression and anxiety was assessed three months after surgery. Clinical outcomes measured included Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) score for back pain (BP) and leg pain (LP), Oswestry Disability Index score (ODI) for disability, EuroQol Visual Analog Scale score (EQ-VAS) for health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and North American Spine Surgery (NASS) index score for patient satiaction measured at 12- and 24 months after surgery. RESULTS Of the 9,656 and 1,393 patients who were included in the 12- and 24-month cohort, respectively, 7,277 patients (75.4 %) and 1,089 (78.2 %) experienced a positive change in depression or anxiety within three months after surgery. At both 12- and 24-month follow-up, patients who had positive change in depression or anxiety were more likely to achieve minimal clinically important changes in NRS-BP/LP, ODI, EQ-VAS, and NASS (all p < 0.01) compared to those who did not experience improvement in depression or anxiety. CONCLUSION Depression and anxiety are important comorbidities to consider in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery. Positive change in depression and anxiety are associated with improvements in pain, disability, satisfaction, and overall functioning.
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- Christine Park
- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Doctor of Physical Therapy, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Doctor of Physical Therapy, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
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Jackson KL, Rumley J, Griffith M, Agochukwu U, DeVine J. Correlating Psychological Comorbidities and Outcomes After Spine Surgery. Global Spine J 2020; 10:929-939. [PMID: 32905726 PMCID: PMC7485071 DOI: 10.1177/2192568219886595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Literature review. OBJECTIVE The aim of this literature review is to examine the effects of psychological disorders on postoperative complications, surgical outcomes, and long-term narcotic use. We also hope to detail the value of preoperative identification and treatment of these pathologies. METHODS A series of systematic reviews of the relevant literature examining the effects of psychological disorders and spine surgery was conducted using PubMed and Cochrane databases. RESULTS Combined, the database queries yielded 2275 articles for consideration. After applying screening criteria, 96 articles were selected for inclusion. Patients with underlying psychological disease have higher rates of delirium, readmission, longer hospital stays, and higher rates of nonroutine discharge following spine surgery. They also have higher rates of chronic postoperative narcotic use and may experience worse surgical outcomes. Because of these defined issues, researchers have developed multiple screening tools to help identify patients with psychological disorders preoperatively for potential treatment. Treatment of these disorders prior to surgery may significantly improve surgical outcomes. CONCLUSION Patients with psychological disorders represent a unique population with respect to their higher rates of spinal pain complaints, postoperative complications, and worsened functional outcomes. However, proper identification and treatment of these conditions prior to surgery may significantly improve many outcome measures in this population. Future investigations in this field should attempt to develop and validate current strategies to identify and treat individuals with psychological disorders before surgery to further improve outcomes.
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- Keith L. Jackson
- Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA, USA
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- Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA, USA
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Harris AB, Marrache M, Puvanesarajah V, Raad M, Jain A, Kebaish KM, Riley LH, Skolasky RL. Are preoperative depression and anxiety associated with patient-reported outcomes, health care payments, and opioid use after anterior discectomy and fusion? Spine J 2020; 20:1167-1175. [PMID: 32179156 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2020.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Depression and anxiety are common psychiatric conditions among US adults, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is one of the most commonly performed spinal surgeries. Mental health conditions can affect physical health, and thus have the potential to contribute to adverse outcomes after spine surgery; however, a comprehensive assessment of long-term outcomes and the additive economic burden of these conditions in patients undergoing ACDF has not been well described. PURPOSE Our goal was to assess the associations between depression/anxiety and adverse outcomes and health-resource utilization after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). STUDY DESIGN Retrospective database study. PATIENT SAMPLE We retrospectively analyzed a private administrative health claims database to identify patients who underwent ACDF in the United States from 2010 to 2013. A total of 16,306 patients met our inclusion criteria. Mean (± standard deviation) patient age was 50±7.9 years. Approximately 4,800 patients (30%) had a depression diagnosis and 4,000 (25%) had a diagnosis of anxiety. OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcomes of interest were intensive care unit admission, multiday hospitalization, discharge disposition, 30- and 90-day hospital readmission, 1- and 2-year rates of revision surgery, and chronic postoperative opioid use. Secondary outcomes were 1- and 2-year total cumulative health care payments and cumulative postoperative opioid consumption. METHODS Regression models controlled for demographic and medical covariates, alpha=0.05. RESULTS A preoperative diagnosis of depression was associated with higher odds of multiday hospitalization (odds ratio [OR] 1.09, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.01-1.19), 90-day readmission (OR 1.71, 95% CI 1.46-2.02), revision surgery within 2 years (OR 1.43 95% CI 1.16-1.76), and chronic postoperative opioid use (OR 1.58, 95% CI 1.45-1.72) and an increase of $5,915 in adjusted 2-year health care payments (p<.001). Patients with a preoperative diagnosis of anxiety had higher odds of multiday hospitalization (OR 1.15, 95% CI 1.06-1.25), revision surgery within 2 years (OR 1.33, 95% CI 1.07-1.65), and chronic postoperative opioid use (OR 1.62, 95% CI 1.48-1.77) and an increase of $4,471 in adjusted 2-year health care payments (p<.001). Neither anxiety nor depression was associated with intensive care unit admission, discharge disposition, 30-day readmission, revision surgery within 1 year, 1-year cumulative health care payments, or cumulative postoperative opioid consumption. CONCLUSIONS Patients with preoperative diagnoses of depression or anxiety have a greater likelihood of adverse outcomes, increased opioid consumption, and increased cumulative health care payments after ACDF compared with patients without depression or anxiety.
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- Andrew B Harris
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Baseline Patient Characteristics Commonly Captured Before Surgery Do Not Accurately Predict Long-Term Outcomes of Lumbar Microdiscectomy Followed by Physiotherapy. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2020; 45:E885-E891. [PMID: 32118698 PMCID: PMC7337113 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE To develop and internally validate prognostic models based on commonly collected preoperative data for good and poor outcomes of lumbar microdiscectomy followed by physiotherapy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Lumbar microdiscectomy followed by physiotherapy is a common intervention for lumbar radiculopathy. Postoperatively, a considerable percentage of people continues to experience pain and disability. Prognostic models for recovery are scarce. METHODS We included 298 patients with lumbar radiculopathy who underwent microdiscectomy followed by physiotherapy. Primary outcomes were recovery and secondary outcomes were pain and disability at 12 months follow-up. Potential prognostic factors were selected from sociodemographic and biomedical data commonly captured preoperatively. The association between baseline characteristics and outcomes was evaluated using multivariable logistic regression analyses. RESULTS At 12 months follow-up, 75.8% of the participants met the criterion for recovery. Variables in the model for good recovery included: younger age, leg pain greater than back pain, high level of disability, and a disc herniation at another level than L3-L4. The model for poor recovery included: lower educational level, prior back surgery, and disc herniation at L3-L4. Following internal validation, the explained variance (Nagelkerke R) and area under the curve for both models were poor (≤0.02 and ≤0.60, respectively). The discriminative ability of the models for disability and pain were also poor. CONCLUSION The outcome of microdiscectomy followed by postoperative physiotherapy cannot be predicted accurately by commonly captured preoperative sociodemographic and biomedical factors. The potential value of other biomedical, personal, and external factors should be further investigated. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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Helping spine surgeons detect pre-surgical psychological distress in complex spine patients: an observational pilot study. Spine Deform 2020; 8:413-420. [PMID: 32112351 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-020-00057-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 11/30/2019] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective analysis. OBJECTIVE Analysis of a standardized, pre-surgical psychological evaluation program for complex spine surgery. Adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients have a high rate of comorbid mental health conditions. Although there is a body of literature demonstrating the impact of psychological factors, including anxiety and depression, on spine surgery outcome, it is estimated that spine surgeons utilize a psychological assessment only about one third of the time prior to a patient's spine surgery. At this time, there is not a widely reported pre-surgical psychological evaluation program for ASD patients. METHODS 129 consecutive complex spine surgery candidates receiving a pre-surgical psychological evaluation were analyzed between January 1st 2014 and December 31st 2018. Based on the available literature and professional experience in our facility, a color code for patients was developed from Green (low psychological or psychosocial co-morbidity) to Red (high psychological or psychosocial co-morbidity). Univariate analysis was used to evaluate between color grades and demographics, mental health disorders and outcomes. RESULTS 83% of complex spine patients had at least one psychological disorder or psychosocial barrier. Only 17% had a combination of realistic expectations for surgery, a good support plan, and were without a history of mental illness. The pre-surgical psychological color criteria were validated in showing higher rates of major depression, anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder in moderate to severe color grades (p < .001) in addition to higher PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores (p < .001). Patients having a more severe color grade had lower rates of a discharge home and were taking higher morphine equivalent dosages (MEDs) at their six-month follow-up, though both did not reach statistical significance (p = .07 and p = .08; respectively). CONCLUSION A comprehensive pre-surgical psychological evaluation may be beneficial to risk stratify and counsel patients being evaluated for surgical reconstruction of adult spinal deformities. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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Gill AS, Levy JM, Wilson M, Strong EB, Steele TO. Diagnosis and Management of Depression in CRS: A Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Survey. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 25:e48-e53. [PMID: 33542751 PMCID: PMC7850893 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1701268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Introduction Comorbid major depressive disorder (MDD) is present in up to 25% of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) cases and provides prognostic information for patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). Clinical visits offer an opportunity to identify at-risk patients. Objective The purpose of the present study is to evaluate practice patterns among members of the American Rhinologic Society (ARS) in screening for/diagnosing MDD. Methods A 21-question survey was distributed to 1,206 members of the ARS from May 26, 2018 to June 12, 2018. The impact of demographic factors, including hospital setting, fellowship status, and experience were assessed through chi-squared analysis. Results A total of 80 members of the ARS completed the survey, yielding a response rate of 7%. Half of the respondents worked in academic settings and 43% had completed a rhinology fellowship. Twenty percent of the participants felt comfortable diagnosing or managing MDD, while only 10% of participants screened for MDD in patients with CRS. Respondents cited a lack of training (76%) and unfamiliarity with diagnostic criteria (76%) as barriers to the routine assessment of MDD. Most respondents (95%) considered comorbid psychiatric illness to negatively impact outcomes following ESS. Fellowship-trained respondents were significantly more likely to implement screening tools in their practice ( p = 0.05), and believe in the negative impact of MDD on postoperative outcomes ( p = 0.007), cost of care ( p = 0.04) and quality of life ( p = 0.047). Conclusion Amongst ARS members, 95% of the respondents consider comorbid MDD to negatively impact patient outcomes following ESS. Regardless, a large proportion of surgeons neither screen nor feel comfortable diagnosing MDD.
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- Amarbir S Gill
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, United States
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- Emory University Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences/Biostatistics, Clinical and Translational Science Center, University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, United States.,VA Northern California Healthcare System, Sacramento, CA
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Purvis TE, Neuman BJ, Riley LH, Skolasky RL. Comparison of PROMIS Anxiety and Depression, PHQ-8, and GAD-7 to screen for anxiety and depression among patients presenting for spine surgery. J Neurosurg Spine 2019; 30:524-531. [PMID: 30660113 DOI: 10.3171/2018.9.spine18521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 09/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In this paper, the authors demonstrate to spine surgeons the prevalence and severity of anxiety and depression among patients presenting for surgery and explore the relationships between different legacy and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) screening measures. METHODS A total of 512 adult spine surgery patients at a single institution completed the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder questionnaire (GAD-7), 8-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8) depression scale, and PROMIS Anxiety and Depression computer-adaptive tests (CATs) preoperatively. Correlation coefficients were calculated between PROMIS scores and GAD-7 and PHQ-8 scores. Published reference tables were used to determine the presence of anxiety or depression using GAD-7 and PHQ-8. Sensitivity and specificity of published guidance on the PROMIS Anxiety and Depression CATs were compared. Guidance from 3 sources was compared: published GAD-7 and PHQ-8 crosswalk tables, American Psychiatric Association scales, and expert clinical consensus. Receiver operator characteristic curves were used to determine data-driven cut-points for PROMIS Anxiety and Depression. Significance was accepted as p < 0.05. RESULTS In 512 spine surgery patients, anxiety and depression were prevalent preoperatively (5% with any anxiety, 24% with generalized anxiety screen-positive; and 54% with any depression, 24% with probable major depression). Correlations were moderately strong between PROMIS Anxiety and GAD-7 scores (r = 0.72; p < 0.001) and between PROMIS Depression and PHQ-8 scores (r = 0.74; p < 0.001). The observed correlation of the PROMIS Depression score was greater with the PHQ-8 cognitive/affective score (r = 0.766) than with the somatic score (r = 0.601) (p < 0.001). PROMIS Anxiety and Depression CATs were able to detect the presence of generalized anxiety screen-positive (sensitivity, 86.0%; specificity, 81.6%) and of probable major depression (sensitivity, 82.3%; specificity, 81.4%). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis demonstrated data-driven cut-points for these groups. CONCLUSIONS PROMIS Anxiety and Depression CATs are reliable tools for identifying generalized anxiety screen-positive spine surgery patients and those with probable major depression.
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Depression Increases the Rates of Neurological Complications and Failed Back Surgery Syndrome in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spine Surgery. Clin Spine Surg 2019; 32:E78-E85. [PMID: 30346309 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000000730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective database study. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to use a large sample to accurately determine risk factors and rates of neurological complications in patients undergoing commonly performed lumbar spine surgeries. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Damage to neurological structures and failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) are among the most feared complications of lumbar spine surgery. Despite the large impact on quality of life these complications have, reported rates of neurological complications vary immensely, ranging from 0.46% to 24%. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data were obtained for patients undergoing initial posterior lumbar interbody fusion, transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, anterior lumbar interbody fusion, posterolateral fusion, discectomy, and laminectomy procedures from January 2007 to June 2015 covered by the nationwide insurance carrier Humana. Patient records were analyzed to determine rates of dural tear, damage to nervous tissue, cauda equina syndrome, neurogenic bowel/bladder, and FBSS following each procedure. Rates were determined for patients undergoing single/multilevel procedures, by age, and for patients with a previous diagnosis of depression to determine the influence these factors had on the risk of neurologic complications. RESULTS Analysis of 70,581 patient records revealed a dural tear rate of 2.87%, damage to the nervous tissue of 1.47%, cauda equina syndrome of 0.75%, neurogenic bowel or bladder of 0.45%, and FBSS of 15.05% following lumbar spine surgery. The incidence of complications was highest for patients undergoing multilevel procedures and posterior fusion. Depression was a significant risk factor for FBSS (risk ratio, 1.74; P<0.0001), damage to nervous tissue (1.41; P<0.0001), and dural tear (1.15; P<0.0001), but had no impact on risk of cauda equina syndrome or neurogenic bowel or bladder. Increased age was associated with higher rates of dural tear and damage to nervous tissue. CONCLUSIONS Patients with a history of depression are at significantly increased risk for neurologic complications following lumbar spine surgery and should be managed accordingly.
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STUDY DESIGN This is a cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE To investigate spine surgeons' attitudes regarding preoperative anxiety measurement, management, and responsibility. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The vast majority of patients scheduled for spine surgery experience preoperative anxiety. However, there are currently no consensus guidelines for measure or management of preoperative anxiety in spinal operations. MATERIALS AND METHODS An anonymous questionnaire was sent online to spine surgeons of AO Spine North America to capture their views regarding preoperative anxiety. RESULTS Of 69 complete responses, most respondents were male (n=66, 95.7%), orthopedic surgeons (n=52, 75.4%), and practicing at an academic setting (n=39, 56.5%). Most spine surgeons practiced for at least 20 years (n=52, 75.4%), operated on 100-300 patients per year (n=48, 69.6%), and were attending physicians (n=61, 88.4%). Most did not measure preoperative anxiety (n=46, 66.7%) and would not use a rating scale to measure it (n=38, 55.1%). However, most would discuss it if mentioned by the patient (n=40, 58.0%). Other spine surgeons measured anxiety verbally (n=22, 31.9%) or with a rating scale or survey (n=6, 8.7%). Although preferences for preoperative anxiety management varied, most respondents used patient education (n=54, 78.3%) and permitting family members' presence (n=36, 52.2%) to reduce patient anxieties. Spine surgeons held themselves, anesthesiologists, and patients most responsible to manage preoperative anxiety. CONCLUSIONS The majority of spine surgeons surveyed did not regularly measure preoperative anxiety, but would discuss its management if the subject was broached by the patient. Spine surgeons relied on a variety of methods to manage a patient's anxiety, but most preferred preoperative education and permitting the presence of family members. Responsibility for controlling preoperative anxiety was chiefly allocated to surgeons, anesthesiologists, and patients. Future avenues for research may include developing a preoperative anxiety measurement scale and management protocol specific to spine surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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Wildemeersch D, Bernaerts L, D'Hondt M, Hans G. Preliminary Evaluation of a Web-Based Psychological Screening Tool in Adolescents Undergoing Minimally Invasive Pectus Surgery: Single-Center Observational Cohort Study. JMIR Ment Health 2018; 5:e45. [PMID: 29853436 PMCID: PMC6002674 DOI: 10.2196/mental.9806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2018] [Revised: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 04/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Preoperative anxiety and depression are predominant risk factors for increased postoperative pain. Thoracic wall deformities in adolescents often cause low self-esteem, which contributes to psychological concerns. Several studies have suggested a relationship between preoperative mental health support and enhanced recovery after surgery. OBJECTIVE This study investigated the validity of screening questionnaires concerning psychological trait and state characteristics via a patient-specific online platform. METHODS Patients scheduled for elective pectus surgery between June 2017 and August 2017 were invited to participate in clinical interviews and online self-report questionnaires. All patients were recruited in the Anesthesiology Department, Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium. This single-center observational cohort study was performed in accordance with the ethical standards of the International Council for Harmonisation-Good Clinical Practice guidelines and the Declaration of Helsinki after obtaining study approval by the Institutional Review Board and Ethics Committee of the Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium (study identifier: 17/08/082). An online preoperative psychological inventory was performed using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Postoperatively, pain intensity and interference were assessed using the Multidisciplinary Pain Inventory, Coping With Pain Questionnaire, and numeric pain rating scale assessment. Patient satisfaction of the Web-based platform was evaluated. RESULTS A total of 21 adolescent patients used our Web-based psychological perioperative screening platform. Patients rated the mobile phone app, usability, and accessibility of the digital platform as good or excellent in 85% (17/20), 89% (17/19), and 95% (20/21) of the cases, respectively. A total of 89% (17/19) of the patients rated the effort of generating answers to the online questionnaires as low. The results from the completed questionnaires indicated a strong negative correlation between self-esteem and the anxiety trait (R=-0.72, P<.001) and overall anxiety characteristics (R=-0.49, P=.04). There was a positive correlation between depressive and anxiety characteristics and the anxiety trait (R=0.52, P=.03 and R=0.6, P=.02, respectively) measured by the online self-report questionnaires. Moreover, preoperative anxiety was positively correlated with postoperative pain interference (R=0.58, P=.02). Finally, there was a negative correlation between self-esteem and pain interference (R=-0.62, P=.01). Conclusions: Perioperative screening of psychological symptoms and trait characteristics with specific treatment, if necessary, could further improve postoperative pain and overall health status. Research on eHealth technology, even for psychological patient care, is rapidly increasing. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03100669; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03100669 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6zPvHDhU5).
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- Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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Amaral V, Marchi L, Martim H, Amaral R, Nogueira-Neto J, Pierro E, Oliveira L, Coutinho E, Marcelino F, Faulhaber N, Jensen R, Pimenta L. Influence of psychosocial distress in the results of elective lumbar spine surgery. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY 2017; 3:371-378. [PMID: 29057345 DOI: 10.21037/jss.2017.08.05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Low back pain can be caused by several pathological entities and its perception can be altered by external factors, for example by some psychological and social factors. The objective of this study was to compare surgical outcomes in patients with or without psychosocial issues. METHODS Single center, retrospective and comparative study. Patients with indication to elective lumbar spine surgery were screened for some psychosocial factors. As a result of the screening, patients were divided in two groups: mild psychosocial issues (green group) or moderate psychosocial issues (yellow group). The groups were compared using the following variables: demographic and clinical history, depression (HAD-D), anxiety (HAD-A), pain levels [visual analogue scale (VAS)], disability [Oswestry disability index (ODI)] and quality of life [EuroQol 5D (EQ-5D)] at preop and 6-12 months follow-up. RESULTS A total of 136 patients were included (51% female) in this study. The 62.5% were allocated at the green group, and 37.5% in the yellow group. Similar pain levels were observed at preop, but the green group evolved with superior improvement in pain levels after surgery (P=0.003). In the ODI and EQ-5D scales, the green group had already shown lower clinical disability at preop (P=0.009 and P=0.003, respectively) and evolved with better outcomes at the final evaluation (P=0.049 and P=0.017). VAS, ODI and EQ-5D scores improved from baseline similarly in both groups. CONCLUSIONS Presurgical screening identify the presence of psychological distress. Psychosocial factors are correlated with poorer clinical outcomes, both in the baseline and after the surgery. Despite the differences between found, even patients with mild psychosocial impairment can experience clinical improvement with surgery.
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- Vivian Amaral
- Instituto de Patologia da Coluna (IPC), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Patologia da Coluna (IPC), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Patologia da Coluna (IPC), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Hospital São Vicente de Paula, Jundiaí, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Patologia da Coluna (IPC), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Patologia da Coluna (IPC), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Patologia da Coluna (IPC), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Patologia da Coluna (IPC), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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Jabłońska R, Ślusarz R, Królikowska A, Haor B, Antczak A, Szewczyk M. Depression, social factors, and pain perception before and after surgery for lumbar and cervical degenerative vertebral disc disease. J Pain Res 2017; 10:89-99. [PMID: 28115868 PMCID: PMC5222600 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s121328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of psychosocial factors on pain levels and depression, before and after surgical treatment, in patients with degenerative lumbar and cervical vertebral disc disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study included 188 patients (98 women, 90 men) who were confirmed to have cervical or lumbar degenerative disc disease on magnetic resonance imaging, and who underwent a single microdiscectomy procedure, with no postoperative surgical complications. All patients completed two questionnaires before and after surgery - the Beck Depression Inventory scale (I-IV) and the Visual Analog Scale for pain (0-10). On hospital admission, all patients completed a social and demographic questionnaire. The first pain and depression questionnaire evaluations were performed on the day of hospital admission (n=188); the second on the day of hospital discharge, 7 days after surgery (n=188); and the third was 6 months after surgery (n=140). RESULTS Patient ages ranged from 22 to 72 years, and 140 patients had lumbar disc disease (mean age, 42.7±10.99 years) and 44 had cervical disc disease (mean age, 48.9±7.85 years). Before surgery, symptoms of depression were present in 47.3% of the patients (11.7% cervical; 35.6% lumbar), at first postoperative evaluation in 25.1% of patients (7% cervical; 18.1% lumbar), and 6 months following surgery in 31.1% of patients (7.5% cervical; 23.6% lumbar). Patients with cervical disc disease who were unemployed had the highest incidence of depression before and after surgery (p=0.037). Patients with lumbar disc disease who had a primary level of education or work involving standing had the highest incidence of depression before and after surgery (p=0.368). CONCLUSION This study highlighted the association between social and demographic factors, pain perception, and depression that may persist despite surgical treatment for degenerative vertebral disc disease.
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- Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing Department
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- Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing Department
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- Department of Surgery Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, The Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, The Nicolaus Copernicus University,Toruń, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Bakhsheshian J, Scheer JK, Gum JL, Hostin R, Lafage V, Bess S, Protopsaltis TS, Burton DC, Keefe MK, Hart RA, Mundis GM, Shaffrey CI, Schwab F, Smith JS, Ames CP, _ _. Impact of poor mental health in adult spinal deformity patients with poor physical function: a retrospective analysis with a 2-year follow-up. J Neurosurg Spine 2017; 26:116-124. [DOI: 10.3171/2016.5.spine151428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE
Mental disease burden can have a significant impact on levels of disability and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measures. Therefore, the authors investigated the significance of mental health status in adults with spinal deformity and poor physical function.
METHODS
A retrospective analysis of a prospective multicenter database of 365 adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients who had undergone surgical treatment was performed. Health-related QOL variables were examined preoperatively and at the 2-year postoperative follow-up. Patients were grouped by their 36-Item Short Form Health Survey mental component summary (MCS) and physical component summary (PCS) scores. Both groups had PCS scores ≤ 25th percentile for matched norms; however, the low mental health (LMH) group consisted of patients with an MCS score ≤ 25th percentile, and the high mental health (HMH) group included patients with an MCS score ≥ 75th percentile.
RESULTS
Of the 264 patients (72.3%) with a 2-year follow-up, 104 (28.5%) met the inclusion criteria for LMH and 40 patients (11.0%) met those for HMH. The LMH group had a significantly higher overall rate of comorbidities, specifically leg weakness, depression, hypertension, and self-reported neurological and psychiatric disease processes, and were more likely to be unemployed as compared with the HMH group (p < 0.05 for all). The 2 groups had similar 2-year postoperative improvements in HRQOL (p > 0.05) except for the greater improvements in the MCS and the Scoliosis Research Society-22r questionnaire (SRS-22r) mental domain (p < 0.05) in the LMH group and greater improvements in PCS and SRS-22r satisfaction and back pain domains (p < 0.05) in the HMH group. The LMH group had a higher rate of reaching a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) on the SRS-22r mental domain (p < 0.01), and the HMH group had a higher rate of reaching an MCID on the PCS and SRS-22r activity domain (p < 0.05). On multivariable logistic regression, having LMH was a significant independent predictor of failure to reach an MCID on the PCS (p < 0.05). At the 2-year postoperative follow-up, 14 LMH patients (15.1%) were categorized as HMH. Two LMH patients (2.2%), and 3 HMH patients (7.7%) transitioned to a PCS score ≥ 75th percentile for age- and sex-matched US norms (p < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONS
While patients with poor mental and physical health, according to their MCS and PCS scores, have higher medical comorbidity and unemployment rates, they still demonstrate significant improvements in HRQOL measurements postoperatively. Both LMH and HMH patient groups demonstrated similar improvements in most HRQOL domains, except that the LMH patients had difficulties in obtaining improvements in the PCS domain.
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- Joshua Bakhsheshian
- 1Department of Neurological Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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- 4Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Baylor Scoliosis Center, Plano, Texas
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- 5Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York
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- 6Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, Denver, Colorado
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- 7Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
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- 8Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- 9Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon; and
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- 11Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- 5Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York
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- 11Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- 8Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California
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Engel-Yeger B, Keren A, Berkovich Y, Sarfaty E, Merom L. The role of physical status versus mental status in predicting the quality of life of patients with lumbar disk herniation. Disabil Rehabil 2016; 40:302-308. [PMID: 27866425 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2016.1253114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To explore the role of physical status versus mental status in predicting the quality of life (QOL) of patients with lumbar disk herniation (LDH). METHOD In this correlative study 51 patients with LDH were recruited in their conservative stage of treatment. After profiling their physical status, all participants reported about pain level (according to VAS), pain perception using the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), and disability level (according to Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire). Their mental status was evaluated using the Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II). Their QOL was evaluated by the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire, brief version (WHOQOL-BREF). RESULTS Physical status/disability level correlated with anxiety and depression. While Physical status predicted physical QOL, mental status, and mainly anxiety and depression were the significant predictors of psychological, social, and environmental QOL. CONCLUSIONS Mental status may play a significant role in reducing most QOL domains among patients with LDH. The evaluation and intervention process should consider both physical and mental status and their relation to the person's QOL. Since QOL is a major parameter in determining intervention type and success this elaborated perspective may contribute to the intervention planning and outcomes. Implications for rehabilitaion A significant mental distress may accompany the physical disability of patients with LDH. The role of this mental distress in reducing the QOL of patients with LDH may be greater than that of their physical disability. The evaluation and intervention for patients with LDH should refer to both physical and mental status and explore their impacts on quality of life in order to elevate intervention success.
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- Batya Engel-Yeger
- a Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences , University of Haifa , Haifa , Israel
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- b Rambam Health Care Campus , Orthopedic Spine Unit , Haifa , Israel
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- b Rambam Health Care Campus , Orthopedic Spine Unit , Haifa , Israel
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- c The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine , Technion , Haifa , Israel
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- b Rambam Health Care Campus , Orthopedic Spine Unit , Haifa , Israel.,d Assuta Medical Center , Haifa , Israel
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The treatment of failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) can be equally challenging to surgeons, pain specialists, and primary care providers alike. The onset of FBSS occurs when surgery fails to treat the patient's lumbar spinal pain. Minimizing the likelihood of FBSS is dependent on determining a clear etiology of the patient's pain, recognizing those who are at high risk, and exhausting conservative measures before deciding to go into a revision surgery. The workup of FBSS includes a thorough history and physical examination, diagnostic imaging, and procedures. After determining the cause of FBSS, a multidisciplinary approach is preferred. This includes pharmacologic management of pain, physical therapy, and behavioral modification and may include therapeutic procedures such as injections, radiofrequency ablation, lysis of adhesions, spinal cord stimulation, and even reoperations.
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- Zafeer Baber
- Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Omidi-Kashani F, Faridhoseini F, Ariamanesh S, Kazar MH, Baradaran A. Failure Rate of Spine Surgeons in Preoperative Clinical Screening of Severe Psychological Disorders. Clin Orthop Surg 2016; 8:164-7. [PMID: 27247741 PMCID: PMC4870319 DOI: 10.4055/cios.2016.8.2.164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2016] [Accepted: 02/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The surgeon's attention to the patient's underlying psychological state is essential to attaining desired outcomes. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and severity of psychological disorders in patients undergoing elective spine surgery. METHODS In this case-control study, associated psychological disorders were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) questionnaire at a single academic spine surgery center from August 2013 to June 2015. The case group consisted of 68 adult patients (mean age, 38.2 ± 9.6 years; male:female = 41:27) undergoing elective spine surgery and the control group included 69 healthy visitors of the orthopedic patients (mean age, 37.1 ± 6.9 years; male:female = 40:29) who voluntarily participated in the study. The 2 groups were compared for statistical analysis and a p-value < 5% was considered significance. RESULTS There was no statistically significant intergroup difference with regard to gender and age. The incidences of abnormal anxiety and depression were the same in the case group (14 patients, 20.6%). The values were 3 (4.3%) and 5 (7.2%), respectively, in the control group, showing statistically significant difference. Any association between the severity of depression and age or sex could not be identified. CONCLUSIONS In spite of spine surgeons' attempts to screen severe psychological disorders preoperatively, up to 21% of which cannot be diagnosed prior to elective spine surgery. Therefore, we believe the use of a questionnaire would be helpful in assessing patients' underlying psychological state before elective spine surgery.
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- Farzad Omidi-Kashani
- Orthopedics Department, Orthopedic Research Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.; Orthopedic Research Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Psychiatric Department, Psychiatric and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Orthopedics Department, Orthopedic Research Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Orthopedic Research Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Wenzel HHB, Veld RHI, Melman WPR, Havinga ME, Pakvis D. Psychological risk factors in back pain patients at an orthopaedic outpatient clinic. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2016; 30:BMR716. [PMID: 27257982 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-160716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Psychological risk factors have shown to be important prognostic indicators of back surgery outcome. Prevalence of these risk factors has rarely been examined in an outpatient clinic population. Furthermore, it is unclear to which extent they play a role, in absence of routinely used psychological screening tools, in treatment assignment. OBJECTIVE First aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of psychological risk factors in back pain patients at an orthopaedic outpatient clinic. Second aim was to investigate the prognostic value of these identified risk factors in treatment assignment by the orthopaedic surgeons (conservative vs. surgery). METHODS Sixty-six adult back pain patients were included. Psychological risk factor prevalence was determined with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia and Pain Catastrophizing Scale. Prognostic value of these risk factors in treatment assignment was examined using statistics. RESULTS Respectively, 30 (45% HADS Anxiety), 27 (41%, HADS Depression), 19 (29%, PCS) and 37 (56%, TSK) patients scored above cut-off. No prognostic value of risk factors in treatment assignment, was found. CONCLUSIONS The majority of patients in our study is at risk of poor surgical outcome due to presence of psychological risk factors. Future studies should target the development of screening tools for an early identification of those at risk.
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Parker SL, McGirt MJ, Bekelis K, Holland CM, Davies J, Devin CJ, Atkins T, Knightly J, Groman R, Zyung I, Asher AL. The National Neurosurgery Quality and Outcomes Database Qualified Clinical Data Registry: 2015 measure specifications and rationale. Neurosurg Focus 2015; 39:E4. [DOI: 10.3171/2015.9.focus15355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Meaningful quality measurement and public reporting have the potential to facilitate targeted outcome improvement, practice-based learning, shared decision making, and effective resource utilization. Recent developments in national quality reporting programs, such as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) reporting option, have enhanced the ability of specialty groups to develop relevant quality measures of the care they deliver. QCDRs will complete the collection and submission of Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) quality measures data on behalf of individual eligible professionals. The National Neurosurgery Quality and Outcomes Database (N2QOD) offers 21 non-PQRS measures, initially focused on spine procedures, which are the first specialty-specific measures for neurosurgery. Securing QCDR status for N2QOD is a tremendously important accomplishment for our specialty. This program will ensure that data collected through our registries and used for PQRS is meaningful for neurosurgeons, related spine care practitioners, their patients, and other stakeholders. The 2015 N2QOD QCDR is further evidence of neurosurgery’s commitment to substantively advancing the health care quality paradigm. The following manuscript outlines the measures now approved for use in the 2015 N2QOD QCDR. Measure specifications (measure type and descriptions, related measures, if any, as well as relevant National Quality Strategy domain[s]) along with rationale are provided for each measure.
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates and Neuroscience Institute, Carolinas Healthcare System, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- 3Section of Neurosurgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- 5Department of Neurological Surgery, State University of New York at Buffalo, New York
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- 6Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates and Neuroscience Institute, Carolinas Healthcare System, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- 7Department of Neurological Surgery, Atlantic Neurosurgical Specialists, Morristown, New Jersey
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- 8Clinical Affairs and Quality Improvement, Hart Health Strategies, Washington, DC; and
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- 9American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates and Neuroscience Institute, Carolinas Healthcare System, Charlotte, North Carolina
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Hanscom DA, Brox JI, Bunnage R. Defining the Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treating Chronic Low Back Pain: An Overview. Global Spine J 2015; 5:496-504. [PMID: 26682100 PMCID: PMC4671906 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1567836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2015] [Accepted: 10/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Study Design Narrative review of the literature. Objectives Determine if the term cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is useful in clinical care and research. What literature supports these variables being relevant to the experience of chronic pain? What effects of CBT in treating these factors have been documented? What methods and platforms are available to administer CBT? Methods Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a complex neurologic disorder with many components. CBT refers to a broad family of therapies that address both maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. There are several ways to deliver it. CLBP was broken into five categories that affect the perception of pain, and the literature was reviewed to see the effects of CBT on these variables. Results The term cognitive behavioral therapy has little use in future research because it covers such a wide range of therapies. CBT should always be defined by the problem it is intended to solve. The format and method of delivery should be defined because they have implications for outcomes. They are readily available even at the primary care level. The effectiveness of CBT is unquestioned regarding its effectiveness in treating each of the variables that affect CLBP. It is unclear why it is not more widely implemented. Conclusions CBT represents a family of therapies that are effective for a wide range of problems, many of which coexist with and influence CLBP. Each of the variables can be improved with focused CBT. Early, widespread adoption of CBT in treating and preventing CLBP is recommended. Future research and clinical care should focus on strategies to operationalize these well-documented treatments utilizing a public health approach.
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- David A. Hanscom
- Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, United States,Address for correspondence David A. Hanscom, MD Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Swedish Medical Center550 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122United States
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- Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, United States
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- Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, United States
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Valid Psychological Injury Claims: Respecting the Needs of Survivors. PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY & LAW 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s12207-015-9234-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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