Validating the preoperative Japanese Core Outcome Measures Index for the Neck and comparing quality of life in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament by the patient-reported outcome measures.

Yasuaki Mizoguchi Kiyokazu Akasaka Kenta SuzukiFumihiko KimuraToby Maxwell Hall Satoshi Ogihara

Published in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2023)

This study validated the preoperative Japanese COMI-Neck in CSM and OPLL patients and identified specific QOL issues associated with each condition. The findings highlight the importance of considering disease-specific QOL and tailoring treatment plans accordingly. Further research should include postoperative assessments and a more diverse population to enhance generalizability.

Keyphrases

patient reported
patients undergoing
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
spinal cord
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
cross sectional
spinal cord injury