Preoperative rehabilitation optimization for spinal surgery: a narrative review of assessment, interventions, and feasibility.
Justin L ReyesJosephine R CouryAlexandra DionneRoy MillerPrerana KatiyarAbigail SmulPrachi BakaraniaJoseph M LombardiZeeshan M SardarPublished in: Spine deformity (2024)
This review illustrates that prehabilitation programs have the potential to increase quality of life, improve physical function and activity levels, and decrease pain, hospital stays, return to work time, and overall direct costs. However, there is a paucity of literature in this field that requires further study and investigation.