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Early active training after lumbar discectomy. A prospective, randomized, and controlled study

G Kjellby-Wendt1, J Styf

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Ostra, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Spine
|November 20, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Early active physiotherapy after lumbar discectomy significantly reduced short-term pain and improved spinal mobility. While long-term outcomes showed similar sick leave durations, more patients were satisfied with early intervention, recommending this approach.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Traditional physiotherapy for lumbar discectomy patients typically begins weeks to months post-surgery.
  • No prior studies have evaluated the efficacy of physiotherapy initiated immediately after lumbar discectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of an early active training program versus a traditional, less active program initiated immediately after lumbar discectomy.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, randomized controlled study involving 52 patients undergoing lumbar discectomy.
  • Patients were assigned to either an early active training program or a traditional program.
  • Objective measures including range of motion, straight leg raising, pain intensity (visual analog scale), and duration of sick leave were assessed at multiple time points up to 52 weeks, with patient satisfaction surveyed at 2 years.

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Main Results:

  • The early active group showed significantly reduced leg pain intensity at 6 and 12 weeks post-surgery.
  • Lumbar spine range of motion significantly increased in the early active group by 12 weeks.
  • At 2 years, 88% of patients in the early active group reported satisfaction compared to 67% in the control group.

Conclusions:

  • Immediate initiation of an active physiotherapy program post-lumbar discectomy leads to superior short-term objective outcomes.
  • While long-term functional recovery metrics were similar, patient satisfaction was higher with the early active approach.
  • The early active training program is recommended for patients following lumbar discectomy.