A Meta-analysis of the Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Back Pain.

Irena StefanovaAndrew C CurrieRichard C NewtonLorraine AlbonGuy SlaterWilliam HawkinsChristopher Pring

Published in: Obesity surgery (2021)

Bariatric surgery produces significant and quantifiable reductions in back pain. This may be commuted through reductions in axial load or improved quality of life, but further studies will improve understanding and aid preoperative counselling.

Keyphrases

bariatric surgery
weight loss
obese patients
patients undergoing
case control
smoking cessation
hiv infected