Satisfied were 62.5% of patients, partially satisfied were 19.7% and dissatisfied were 17.8% of patients. The average VAS decreased from 68 to 35. There was a significant improvement in mobility and decrease of consumption of analgetics after the surgery. Clinically significant improvements were in all domains of sf-36 except the mental health, social function and mental composite score. We had 30 complications in 28 patients. A revision surgery was necessary in 18 cases. Complications had no significant effect on the SF-36 and VAS score.
CONCLUSION:
The results are comparable with published data. Correctly indicated spinal operations are effective in reducing pain and improvement of the function. We have noted a significant decrease of pain, improvement of mobility, and a reduction of analgetics consumption. Despite the improvements, post-operatively all values of the SF-36 were lower than standards for the population. Complications and reoperations in our group are relatively common problems, surprisingly did not affected the quality of life after surgery (Tab. 9, Ref. 38). Full Text (Free, PDF) www.bmj.sk