Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5634490 | World Neurosurgery | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
This study suggests that affective disorders are an independent risk factor for decreased recovery of baseline functionality after decompressive spinal surgery. Preoperatively identifying these patients could improve management of postoperative expectations and thereby improve surgical outcome.
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Authors
Gautam Nayar, Aladine A. Elsamadicy, Rasheedat Zakare-Fagbamila, Julia Farquhar, Oren N. Gottfried,