Spinal Injuries
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the results of elective lumbar spinal surgery as it relates to shifting patient expectations for outcome. Patients undergoing elective posterior spinal surgery for degenerative conditions of the spine at SWCHSC will be evaluated.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* All patients with a diagnosis of a degenerative condition of the lumbar spine undergoing posterior lumbar spinal surgery at Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre * Patients who have had previous lumbar surgery
Exclusion criteria
* Traumatic or neoplastic surgical conditions of the lumbar spine
Countries
Canada