Understanding Non-Response in Spine Fusion Surgery

Understanding Non-Response in Spine Fusion Surgery

To identify patient characteristics associated with non-response after spine fusion surgery for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subject has diagnosis of degenerative disc disease
• Subject is undergoing lumbar spine fusion surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subject is less than 18 years of age
• Subject is not fluent in English
• Subject requires a caretaker for medical decision making