Qualitative Pain Measurement at Patients With Degenerative Low Back Pain

Qualitative Pain Measurement and Sensitization at Patients With Degenerative Low Back Pain With Indication for Lumbar Intervertebral Disc

The purpose of the study is:

• to measure sensitization of the nociceptive system at patients with low back pain in order to carry out a necessary surgical procedure
• to examine a possible association between low back pain and degenerative changes
• to analyse if low back pain is related to the clinical result 6 months after surgery
• to set up a model for pre-operative measurement of pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients who are going to be treated surgically for spondylitis
• ability to understand Danish in order to filling in a questionnaire
• a written signed statement of consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• removal of implants
• diabetic neuropathy or another neuropathic disease
• neurological diseases
• unability to read or understand Danish