Publications by authors named "R W Whitmore"
Article Synopsis
- This study analyzes the return-to-work (RTW) rates of patients who underwent surgery for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) as part of a larger clinical trial comparing different surgical methods.
- Of the 163 patients studied, 68 were employed before surgery, with 66% successfully returning to work within 12 months; the time it took to return varied by surgical type, with laminoplasty (LP) being the quickest.
- The analysis found that a longer hospital stay negatively impacted RTW likelihood, and patients undergoing posterior cervical decompression/fusion (PCDF) reported worse physical outcomes compared to those who had anterior cervical decompression/fusion (ACDF) and LP.
Background: Depression and anxiety are common in patients undergoing spinal surgery and might negatively impact outcomes. This study investigates the possible effect of these diagnoses on patient reported outcomes following lumbar fusion.
Methods: Retrospective review of a registry containing prospectively collected data of lumbar fusion procedures at a single institution was performed from May 23, 2012 to June 15, 2022.