Does sagittal malalignment have a significant association with postoperative leg pain in adult spinal deformity patients?
Leg pain in patients with ASD was significantly associated with sagittal malalignment especially after surgical treatments. As these patients lose flexibility in the fused spinal segment, they can only depend on the remaining compensatory mechanisms below the pelvis (e.g., the hips and knees) to maintain a balanced posture. This may lead to a predisposition of these patients to postoperative leg symptoms related to spinal sagittal malalignment.
Findings of this study reveal that institutional peer support positively contributes to the psychological well-being of nursing home residents.