Return to work following back surgery: a review.

Abstract:

:Nineteen articles published between 1980 and 1986 were reviewed to determine the prognosis for returning to previous employment following back surgery. Seventy-seven percent of the cases reviewed returned to their previous level of employment. Nearly 11% of cases had additional back surgery during the period of follow-up. Data from three articles suggest that 82% of patients are able to return to their previous level of employment following primary back surgery compared to 59% of patients who have had multiple back surgeries. Recommendations for work activity following back surgery should be individualized for each patient. A work-hardening program including assessment of cardiovascular fitness and task performance can be used to progressively increase activity to the highest achievable level. Prevention of back injuries in the workplace will increase employee morale and reduce employee turnover and workers' compensation costs.

journal_name

Am J Ind Med

authors

Taylor ME

doi

10.1002/ajim.4700160109

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1989-01-01 00:00:00

pages

79-88

issue

1

eissn

0271-3586

issn

1097-0274

journal_volume

16

pub_type

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