Back muscle size and recovery after disc surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at whether the size of certain back muscles before surgery affects how well you recover after surgery for a herniated disc in your lower back. It may help doctors understand recovery better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are scheduled for surgery to treat a herniated disc in your lower back (not an emergency).
- You have had an MRI of your lower back before surgery as part of your regular care.
- You are having surgery under general anesthesia.
- You are able to understand and fill out a questionnaire about your recovery.
- You are not taking strong pain medications (opioids) regularly, and you have not had spine surgery before.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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