The Role of Psychosomatic Traits in Tailored Workup for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion-A Case Series.
Marco BattistelliEdoardo MazzucchiMario MuselliFilippo Maria PolliGianluca GalieriPaola BazzuFabrizio PignottiAlessandro OliviGiovanni SabatinoGiuseppe La RoccaPublished in: Journal of personalized medicine (2024)
This study highlights the importance of psychosomatic traits as predictive factors for ACDF outcomes and emphasizes their relevance in preoperative assessment for informing patients about realistic expectations. The findings underscore the need to consider psychological profiles in the preoperative workup, opening avenues for research into medications and psychological therapies. Recognizing the influence of psychosocial elements informs treatment strategies, fostering tailored surgical approaches and patient care.