Clinical evaluation of the post-laminectomy syndrome in public hospitals in the city of São Luís, Brazil.

Background And Objectives: Although not well known, post-laminectomy syndrome (PLS) is an important cause of chronic back pain, which may lead to decreased quality of life, disability and psychological disorders. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics and prevalence of PLS, to estimate its impact on the quality of life and to determine its association with anxiety, depression and disability in patients at public hospitals in São Luís, MA.

Methods: Cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study.