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Depression influences pain and function after cervical disc arthroplasty.

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Depression significantly impacts cervical spine surgery outcomes. Lower depression scores (PHQ-9) correlate with reduced pain and better physical function post-surgery, highlighting the importance of mental health screening.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Cervical spine diseases like spondylosis frequently co-occur with depression.
  • Emotional distress is linked to back pain surgery outcomes, but its prospective impact on cervical spine surgery is understudied.
  • Identifying patients with depression may allow for targeted psychiatric interventions to improve surgical results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively evaluate the influence of depressed mood on surgical outcomes in patients with cervical spine disease.
  • To determine if preoperative depression screening can identify patients who may benefit from psychiatric consultation.
  • To assess the relationship between emotional distress and postoperative pain and function.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study analyzed data from 61 patients undergoing cervical spine surgery at a single center.
  • Emotional distress was measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) at baseline.
  • Postoperative outcomes at 3 and 12 months included Neck Disability Index (NDI), SF-12, and Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain.

Main Results:

  • Lower PHQ-9 scores (indicating less depression) predicted significantly less neck and arm pain (NRS) after surgery.
  • Patients with lower PHQ-9 scores also demonstrated better physical function, as measured by NDI and SF-12.
  • Factors such as receiving disability funds, preoperative pain duration, and employment status also influenced surgical outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Preoperative depression levels significantly influence postoperative pain and functional outcomes following cervical disc arthroplasty.
  • Further research is needed to confirm if presurgical mental health interventions can improve outcomes for patients with depression.
  • Identifying and intervening with patients experiencing emotional distress may optimize surgical candidacy and postoperative recovery.