Preoperative Prevention and Early Rehabilitation for Patients Undergoing Elective Spine Surgery

Aim: The aim is to evaluate the outcome after spine surgery when using an integrated program that combined preoperative prevention and early postoperative rehabilitation compared to the routine procedures. Outcome measurements: Postoperative hospital stay, complications, function, pain, and patient satisfaction. Method: 60 patients scheduled for surgery for degenerative lumbar disease. The control group followed the routines in the department. The intervention group followed the integrated program consisting of preoperative prevention.