Effect of preoperative mental health status on spine surgery outcomes: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent data reveals an association between preoperative mental health and postoperative outcomes in spine surgery. Patients with poor mental health often experience less favorable recovery trajectories, though long-term quality of life improvements may still be achieved. Understanding this relationship is essential for optimizing surgical planning and patient care.

Recent findings

Several studies have shown a clear correlation between poor preoperative mental health and poor postoperative outcomes in adult spinal deformity, spinal degenerative disease and cervical spine surgery. Furthermore, treating preoperative depression was shown to result in better outcomes in depressed patients, pointing out the importance of evaluating and treating psychiatric comorbidities

SUBMITTER: Nahle T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12619431 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature