How do members experience Lumbar Spinal Fusion?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Pain in lower back 34 9
Degenerative disc disease 30 12
Doctor recommendation 26 8
Spondylolisthesis 7 1
Back pain 6 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Back pain 7
Nerve pain (neuralgia) 3
Pain in lower back 3
Arthritis pain 2
Limited range of motion 2
Muscle spasms 2

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 6
Moderate 3
Mild 9
None 6

Member evaluations

cherylclayborn

evaluated on May 20, 1998

  • Perceived effectiveness for Doctor recommendation: Slight
  • Side effects: None