Return to sporting activities following long fusions to the pelvis in adult spinal deformity.

ABSTRACT:

Background context

Returning to recreational sporting activities after adult spinal deformity (ASD) correction may significantly impact the patient's perceived quality of life.

Purpose

This study sought to characterize participation in sporting activities before and after ASD surgery, and to identify factors associated with impaired return to sports.

Study design

Cross-sectional survey and retrospective review of prospectively collected data.

Patient sample

Patients who underwent posterior-only thoracolumbar ASD surgery between 2016 and 2021 with ≥1 year follow-up and ≥3 levels of fusion to the pelvis were included.

Outcome measures

Preoperative and postoperative participation in sports, timing of return to these activities, and reasons for limited sport

SUBMITTER: Maayan O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12139261 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature