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Adib A Abla1, Joseph C Maroon, Richard Lochhead

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Return to golf after spine surgery varies by procedure. Lumbar fusion requires the longest recovery (6 months), while laminectomy and microdiscectomy allow return in 4-8 weeks. Professional golfers may return sooner after lumbar fusion.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Limited evidence exists on the optimal timing for golfers to resume play post-spine surgery.
  • This study addresses the need for surgeon-reported guidelines on return-to-golf timelines.

Observation:

  • A survey of 523 North American spine surgeons was conducted regarding return-to-golf recommendations.
  • Data were collected for various spinal procedures including lumbar laminectomy, microdiscectomy, fusion, and anterior cervical discectomy with fusion.
  • Surgeons' recommendations were analyzed based on golfer type (professional, avid, recreational) and procedure.

Findings:

  • Recommended return-to-golf timelines varied significantly by surgical procedure.
  • Lumbar fusion had the longest recommended recovery (6 months), followed by anterior cervical fusion (2-3 months).
  • Lumbar laminectomy and microdiscectomy suggested return in 4-8 weeks. Professional/college golfers had shorter recommended return times than non-competitive golfers across procedures.

Implications:

  • These findings provide a surgeon-consensus-based guide for advising patients on resuming golf after spinal surgery.
  • Understanding procedure-specific and golfer-type variations can help manage patient expectations and recovery.
  • Further research could validate these timelines with patient outcomes.