Pain-related single nucleotide polymorphisms: association with lumbar spinal stenosis patient experience and non-surgical treatment outcomes.

Sara ErnstWan HuangYvette ConleyNam VoMichael SchneiderGwendolyn A Sowa

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 (2024)

NPY rs16147 and COMT rs4680 are important potential biomarkers associated with pain and function. NPY genotype may be useful in predicting response to non-surgical treatments in older adults with LSS.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
physical activity
type diabetes
middle aged
spinal cord injury
spinal cord
community dwelling
postoperative pain
drug induced
glycemic control