Discrepancies in recommendations for return to regular activities after cervical spine surgery: A survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The recommended timing for returning to common activities after cervical spine surgery varies widely among physicians based on training background and personal opinion, without clear guidelines or consensus. The purpose of this study was to analyze spine surgeons' responses about the recommended timing for returning to common activities after different cervical spine procedures.

Methods

This was a survey study including 91 spine surgeons. The participants were asked to complete an anonymous online survey. Questions regarding their recommended time for returning to regular activities (showering, driving, biking, running, swimming, sedentary work, and nonsedentary work) after anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF), cervical disc replacement (CDR), posteri

SUBMITTER: Camino-Willhuber G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10987327 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature