Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 1 of 1
Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
The Impact Of Four Common Lumbar Spine Diagnoses Upon Overall Health Status, Michael A. Pahl, Brian Brislin, Scott Boden, Alan S. Hilibrand, Alexander Vaccaro, Brett Hanscom, Todd J. Albert
The Impact Of Four Common Lumbar Spine Diagnoses Upon Overall Health Status, Michael A. Pahl, Brian Brislin, Scott Boden, Alan S. Hilibrand, Alexander Vaccaro, Brett Hanscom, Todd J. Albert
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers
Background Context: The SF-36 health survey has been shown to be a valid instrument when used to measure the self-reported physical and mental health of patients. The impact of lumbar spinal disorders can be assessed as the difference between the SF-36 scale scores and age-and-gender specific population norms.
Purpose: To establish the impact upon the self-reported health status of patients with one of four common lumbar spinal diagnoses.
Study Design: A cross-sectional, observational assessment of the health status of spine patients.
Methods: Data from patients presenting to the participating centers of the National Spine Network with low back pain and/or …