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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures in Spine Surgery
Brynn Charron1, Maia Ross2, Patrick Thornley3
1Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
|May 17, 2025
Summary
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are crucial for assessing spine surgery outcomes. This review details common PROMs for various spinal conditions, aiding in selecting appropriate tools for research and clinical use.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Health Outcomes Research
Background:
- Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are essential for evaluating the impact of spine surgery on patient function and quality of life.
- PROMs provide valuable insights into patient experiences across diverse spinal conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common and contemporary PROMs used in degenerative cervical and lumbar spine conditions, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, and adult spinal deformity.
- To highlight the benefits and drawbacks of various PROMs for spine surgery research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of contemporary PROMs in spine surgery.
- Analysis of PROM characteristics including comprehensiveness, flexibility, ease of use, and prognostic capabilities.
Main Results:
- PROMs vary in their utility; condition-specific tools (e.g., Scoliosis Research Society-22) offer tailored insights, while general metrics (e.g., Short-Form 36) allow for broader comparisons.
- Emerging PROMs like Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System offer adaptability but require further validation.
- Numerous PROMs exist, each with unique advantages and disadvantages, necessitating careful selection for research.
Conclusions:
- The selection of appropriate PROMs is critical for effective spine surgery research and patient care.
- Further validation of newer PROMs is needed to maximize their potential in assessing patient outcomes across different spinal conditions.
