Patient satisfaction following short segment fusion with posterior instrumentation in thoracolumbar fractures
Keywords:
short segment fusion, posterior instrumentation, thoracolumbar fractures, patient satisfaction, visual analog scaleAbstract
Background: This retrospective study assesses patient satisfaction following short-segment fusion with posterior instrumentation in thoracolumbar fractures. A total of 100 patients were enrolled in the study, which was conducted in the Department of Orthopedic KTH Hospital in Peshawar from January 2020 to January 2021. The patients were followed up at 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months post-operatively. The satisfaction score was assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS) and divided into four categories: very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied and very dissatisfied. The results showed that 81% of the patients were very satisfied and 19% were satisfied with the procedure. The mean VAS score was 8.58 ± 0.67. No significant differences were found in the satisfaction scores between male and female patients (p=0.731). This study provides valuable insight into the effectiveness of short segment fusion with posterior instrumentation in the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures and highlights the importance of post-operative follow-up in determining patient satisfaction. Objection: The study provides valuable insight into the effectiveness of short-segment fusion with posterior instrumentation in the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures and highlights the importance of postoperative follow-up in determining patient satisfaction.
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