Factors associated with non-pharmacological, non-operative treatment utilization prior to thoracolumbar spine surgery in Manitoba: A Canadian Spine Outcomes Research Network (CSORN) study.

Background: Evidence for managing chronic low back pain suggests beginning with non-invasive treatments and having surgery as a last resort. Currently, no studies examine treatment engagement for back pain in the six-months preceding elective spine surgery assessment.

Objectives: This study aims to: 1) determine the engagement in non-pharmacological, non-operative treatment before elective thoracolumbar spine surgery (ETSS) assessment in XXXXXXXX; and 2) investigate potential factors associated with engagement in this population.