Responsiveness of depression and its influence on surgical outcomes of lumbar degenerative diseases.

Objective: To demonstrate the responsiveness of depression after surgery for lumbar degenerative disease and to verify the impact of this condition on surgical outcomes.

Patient Sample: A prospective cohort study with 91 patients with lumbar degenerative diseases who were evaluated preoperatively, at 30 days and 1 year postoperatively.

Outcome Measures: Evolution of depression between the follow-ups and its correlation with satisfaction.

The epidemiological profile of a middle-aged population with low back pain in southern Brazil.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Objective: To assess the prevalence and the general characteristics of low back pain (LBP) in a middle-aged population living in southern Brazil.

Summary Of Background Data: LBP is a widespread musculoskeletal condition.

How can we teach them about neurotrauma prevention? Prospective and randomized "Pense Bem-Caxias do Sul" study with multiple interventions in preteens and adolescents.

Unlabelled: OBJECT.: A previous study published by the authors showed that a single intervention could not change the baseline attitudes toward neurotrauma prevention. The present study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of multiple interventions in modifying knowledge and attitudes for the prevention of neurotrauma in Brazilian preteens and adolescents.