How spine muscle size affects surgery outcomes
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at whether the size of muscles next to the spine affects recovery in people having back fusion surgery. It may help doctors understand which patients need extra care before and after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have a degenerative spine condition (like arthritis or worn discs) in your lower back.
- You are scheduled for lumbar spinal fusion surgery (joining two or more vertebrae together).
- You are not having more than three vertebrae fused at one time.
- You have not had any prior back surgery.
- You do not have a specific type of spine fracture called spondylolysis.
- You do not have other major spine problems such as a recent fracture, infection, or tumor.
Quick eligibility check
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