Survey of postoperative practices for lumbar spinal stenosis surgery among canadian spinal surgeons and rehabilitation professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative rehabilitation for lumbar spine stenosis (LSS) surgery has been shown to improve functional status postoperatively. However, there is a lack of clinical guidelines on postsurgical recommendations, movement restrictions and rehabilitation practices, which can lead to variations in care. The purpose of this study was to describe current postoperative LSS surgery practices of spine surgeons, physiotherapists, and chiropractors in Canada related to movement restrictions, exercise recommendations and rehabilitation.

Methods

The cross-sectional online survey was distributed to spine surgeons, physiotherapists and chiropractors through newsletters and emails from professional colleges and associations. The surveys involved 3 clinical vignettes of patients w

SUBMITTER: Chen LH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11999344 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature