Randomized controlled trial of postoperative exercise rehabilitation program after lumbar spine fusion: study protocol

Randomized controlled trial of postoperative exercise rehabilitation program after lumbar spine fusion: study protocol

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lumbar spine fusion (LSF) effectively decreases pain and disability in specific spinal disorders; however, the disability rate following surgery remains high. This, combined with the fact that in Western countries the number of LSF s...

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Main Authors: Tarnanen Sami, Neva Marko H, Dekker Joost, Häkkinen Keijo, Vihtonen Kimmo, Pekkanen Liisa, Häkkinen Arja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Lumbar fusion
Disability
Pain
Quality of life
Spine
Exercise
Rehabilitation
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/123

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