Rehabilitation Interventions for Postoperative Degenerative Lumbar Disease

Effects of Different Rehabilitation Interventions on Neuropathic Pain, Functional Recovery, and Quality of Life in Postoperative Patients With Degenerative Lumbar Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of different rehabilitation interventions on patients who have undergone surgery for degenerative lumbar disease. The study focuses on assessing improvements in neuropathic pain, functional recovery, and overall quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to different rehabilitation programs to determine which approach provides the best outcomes for postoperative recovery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients diagnosed by a neurosurgeon with lumbar spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, or spondylosis involving L2-S1 segments, and scheduled for lumbar spine surgery.
• First-time recipients of lumbar spine surgery.
• Adults who are conscious and able to communicate effectively in Mandarin/Taiwanese (verbally or through writing).
• No history of psychiatric disorders.
• Willing to participate and sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lower back pain caused by infection, inflammation, or malignancy (cancer).
• History of previous lumbar spine surgery.
• Patients with substance or drug addiction.
• Presence of psychiatric disorders.
• Unable to communicate effectively.