Does early post-operative physical activity predict recovery of function six months after lumbar spinal surgery?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: ow back pain; Lumbar disc prolapse; Lumbar canal stenosis; Degenerative disc disease; Degenerative spondylolysthesis; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Low back pain; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000747426
• Lead Sponsor: a Trobe University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-06-07
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

Participants will be recruited from St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Fitzroy (SVPHF). All patients aged 18 years and older undergoing surgery for the management of a disc prolapse, degenerative disc disease, lumbar spinal stenosis and/or degenerative spondylolysthesis will be invited to participate.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients will be excluded if they are undergoing surgery for the management of lumbar fractures or tumours, have a history of dementia or cognitive impairment or an inability to provide informed consent, or have a history of a neurological or musculoskeletal condition resulting in progressive impairment of physical function (for example, multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis). In cases where surgery includes both lumbar and thoracic vertebrae, patients will be eligible if 50% or more of the vertebra involved are in the lumbar region.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified