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Preoperative spinal education for lumbar spinal stenosis: A feasibility study
James E Eubanks1,2, Zachary A Cupler3,4, Jordan A Gliedt5
1Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
Summary
This study shows that a new prehabilitation program for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS) surgery is feasible and well-accepted by patients. The program appears to positively influence recovery outcomes after LSS surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Geriatric Medicine
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS) is a major cause of chronic pain in older adults, often treated with surgery.
- Lumbar decompression surgery for LSS has variable patient outcomes.
- Prehabilitation strategies aim to improve surgical outcomes and patient self-efficacy, but haven't been studied for LSS surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of delivering a novel prehabilitation program for LSS surgery patients.
- To determine the acceptability of this prehabilitation intervention among participants.
Main Methods:
- A feasibility study was conducted in an outpatient orthopedic clinic.
- Participants (n=15, age ≥50) scheduled for LSS surgery received the PreOperative Spinal Education for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (POSE-LSS) program.
- The POSE-LSS intervention included educational materials, physical therapy, and a telemedicine consultation.
Main Results:
- All enrolled participants (n=15) completed the POSE-LSS program, demonstrating feasibility and acceptability.
- Positive associations were observed between the POSE-LSS intervention and key surgical outcomes like length of stay and discharge disposition.
Conclusions:
- The novel POSE-LSS prehabilitation intervention is feasible and acceptable for patients undergoing LSS surgery.
- This prehabilitation approach shows a positive association with short-term postoperative recovery measures.
- The findings suggest POSE-LSS may positively impact patient care trajectories following LSS surgery.
