Prognostic factors for outcome following lumbar spine fusion surgery: a systematic review and narrative synthesis.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to identify and evaluate the value of prognostic factors related to disability, pain and quality of life (QoL) for adult patients undergoing lumbar spine fusion surgery (LSFS).

Methods: Two reviewers independently searched the literature, assessed eligibility, extracted data and assessed risk of bias and certainty of evidence. Key electronic databases were searched [PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PEDro and ZETOC] using pre-defined terms [e.

Correction to: Physical prognostic factors predicting outcome following lumbar discectomy surgery: systematic review and narrative synthesis.

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Physical prognostic factors predicting outcome following lumbar discectomy surgery: systematic review and narrative synthesis.

Background: Success rates for lumbar discectomy are estimated as 78-95% patients at 1-2 years post-surgery, supporting its effectiveness. However, ongoing pain and disability is an issue for some patients, and recurrence contributing to reoperation is reported. It is important to identify prognostic factors predicting outcome to inform decision-making for surgery and rehabilitation following surgery.