Barriers to Adhering to Post-operative Recovery in Spinal Decompression Surgery and Impact on Patient-Reported Outcomes.

Summary: Getting back on your feet after back surgery can be tough. This study looked at what patients thought would be hard during recovery and what actually was hard. It turns out, patients are pretty good at guessing their challenges! The biggest worries were sticking to exercise, money stress, and understanding care instructions. The study found that if you struggle to meet your exercise goals after surgery, you are less likely to feel a lot better. Knowing these hurdles can help doctors better support patients.