commentary on: effects of lumbar discectomy on disability and depression in patients with chronic low back pain

effects of lumbar discectomy on disability and depression in patients with chronic low back pain

results the depression and disability scores of patients before lumbar discectomy significantly decreased after surgery. conclusions our results indicate that lumbar discectomy surgery significantly improved depression and disability in patients with chronic herniated discs. patients and methods one hundred forty-eight patients with chronic low back pain and radicular leg pain were included in ...

commentary on: effects of lumbar discectomy on disability and depression in patients with chronic low-back pain

Effects of lumbar discectomy on disability and depression in patients with chronic low back pain

BACKGROUND Back pain is one of the most prevalent health problems for which physicians are consulted. Back pain has many economic impacts, such as sickness absences and long-term disability. The prevalence of major depression in patients with chronic low back pain is approximately 3 to 4 times greater than the prevalence rate reported in the general population. OBJECTIVES This study was desig...

Commentary on: Effects of Lumbar Discectomy on Disability and Depression in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

In your June 2011 issue, we found an interesting study by Farzanegan et al. entitled, “Effects of lumbar discectomy on disability and depression in patients with chronic lowback pain.” (1). The authors demonstrated the beneficial role of surgery in chronic back pain for patients with disability and depression. Patients with chronic back pain are usually also depressed (2). Evaluating these pati...

Effects of Modified Pilates Exercises on Pain, Disability, and Lumbopelvic Motor Control in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders, like Low Back Pain (LBP) are associated with impaired lumbopelvic motor control. The current study aimed to investigate the effect of modified Pilates exercises on pain, disability, and lumbopelvic motor control in patients with chronic LBP. Methods: In this randomized controlled single-blind clinical trial, 30 chronic patients with chronic LBP were selec...

Efficacy of Prone Lumbar Traction on Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain and Disability

Objectives: To compare the outcomes of prone and supine lumbar traction in patients with chronic discogenic low back pain. Methods: The test was prospective and randomized control trial. The structure of trial was Urban Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation clinic. Participants was included of A total of 124 subjects with chronic low back pain (LBP) and evidence of a degenerative and/or herni...