Abstract:Background: We conducted a systematic evaluation of neurological, functional, quality of life and pain
outcomes of patients who underwent spine surgery in our neurosurgery unit using patient reported outcome
(PRO) assessment tools.
Methods: The study was performed by assessing outcome of all the patients who underwent spine surgery
at our department in a cross-sectional fashion using a 5-year operative database. This was an all-inclusive
spine outcome study with 2 main groups; a trauma group composed of spinal… Show more
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