The impact of low back pain on health-related quality of life in old age: results from a survey of a large sample of Swiss elders living in the community.

Catherine LudwigC LuthyA F AllazF R HerrmannC Cedraschi

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 (2017)

These results provide further insight into the impact of qualitative aspects of LBP and in particular the importance of radiating leg pain and pain frequency and duration. While LBP-related activity limitations had little impact on both self-rated overall health and HUI, radiating leg pain and pain frequency and duration were associated with significantly decreased scores on both dimensions.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
healthcare
public health
systematic review
spinal cord
postoperative pain
social media