Great Expectations: Really the Novel Predictor of Outcome After Spinal Surgery
Mannion AF et al. - In this patient group, expectations of surgery were overly optimistic. Having one's expectations fulfilled was most important for a good outcome. The results emphasize the importance of assessing patient-orientated outcome in routine practice, and the factors that might influence it, such that realistic expectations can be established for patients before surgery. [more...]
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