Exercise After Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

204 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-04-01

Study Completion Date

2023-09-07

Brief Summary

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Physical therapy and rehabilitation may improve low back pain and quality of life after lumbar disc herniation. But there is not any agreement of its optimal start time, and rehabilitative methods. This study evaluates the effects of early and late rehabilitation to the low back pain and quality of life following unilateral microdiscectomy.

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Detailed Description

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Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a frequently encountered ailment in neurosurgery clinics and is prevalent among the general populace, with a reported incidence of about 2%. As it is primarily observed in the workforce, it adversely affects their quality of life. One common reason for referring a patient for surgery is radiculopathy and low back pain co-occurrence. LDH is typically observed in the adult population in active occupation. Most patients with LDH can be treated conservatively, but surgery may be necessary for around 13% of cases.

The decision to operate depends on the individual patient, but persistent radicular pain and neurological dysfunction unresponsive to conservative treatment are common indications. Minimally invasive surgical techniques are becoming more prevalent. Currently, microsurgery is the most common approach for lumbar disc herniation. In addition, endoscopic and minimally invasive surgeries have become more prevalent.

Lumbar microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure involving discectomy with paravertebral muscle dissection. Subsequently, patients may experience postoperative back pain, potentially impacting their quality of life. Physical rehabilitation is frequently suggested following surgery. Some studies have indicated that physical therapy and rehabilitation may not significantly improve low back pain and quality of life after lumbar disc herniation. There is yet to be an agreement on the effectiveness of physical therapy, its optimal start time, and rehabilitative methods.

This study evaluates the effects of early and late rehabilitation following unilateral microdiscectomy for lumbar disc herniation. It also examines the differences in low back pain and patients' quality of life due to exercise.

Conditions

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Disc Herniation Surgery

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

A total of 204 patients who underwent surgery for lumbar disc herniation were included and subsequently randomized into five groups. One group served as the control and was advised not to participate in any postoperative exercise. The remaining groups were recommended different exercises, which began at various times after surgery.

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Control group

One group served as the control and was advised not to participate in any postoperative exercise.

Group Type OTHER