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Failed back surgery syndrome.

D M Long1

  • 1Department of Neurological Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.

Neurosurgery Clinics of North America
|October 1, 1991
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Failed back syndrome is complex, often stemming from psychosocial factors rather than just physical issues. Comprehensive treatment programs addressing these psychological and social aspects are crucial for patient recovery and reducing disability.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Pain Management
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Failed back syndrome (FBS) is a multidimensional condition.
  • Therapeutic failure can arise from structural back issues, psychosocial influences, or both.
  • The etiology of back pain is often unclear, with uncertain diagnostic correlations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the complexity of failed back syndrome.
  • To emphasize the need for comprehensive diagnostic and treatment approaches.
  • To underscore the significant role of psychosocial factors in patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Thorough patient evaluation, including advanced imaging techniques.
  • Integration of history and physical examination for accurate assessment.
  • Mandatory concomitant evaluation of psychosocial issues and comorbidities.

Main Results:

  • Most patients with FBS are incapacitated by psychiatric, psychologic, and social/vocational factors indirectly related to the back complaint.
  • Reparative surgery is effective only for specific conditions like nerve root compression and instability.
  • Physical rehabilitation, addressing local and general function, is essential even when surgery is indicated.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive programs addressing complex psychosocial issues are the most effective treatment for FBS.
  • Reducing new cases requires rigorous attention to physical abnormalities and understanding psychologic aspects of disability.
  • A smaller group with primarily physical abnormalities may benefit from surgery or pain-relieving procedures if conservative rehabilitation fails.