Expanding the indications for measurement of objective functional impairment in spine surgery: A pilot study of four patients with diseases affecting the spinal cord.

Publication

Expanding the indications for measurement of objective functional impairment in spine surgery: A pilot study of four patients with diseases affecting the spinal cord.

Journal Paper/Review - Jul 20, 2022

Fischer Gregor, Kälin Vincens, Gautschi Oliver P, Bozinov Oliver, Stienen Martin N

Citation

Fischer G, Kälin V, Gautschi O, Bozinov O, Stienen M. Expanding the indications for measurement of objective functional impairment in spine surgery: A pilot study of four patients with diseases affecting the spinal cord. Brain Spine 2022; 2:100915.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Brain Spine 2022; 2

Publication Date

Jul 20, 2022

Issn Electronic

2772-5294

Pages

100915

Brief description/objective

•The TUG test and the 6WT are feasible to apply in ambulatory patients with spinal cord affection.•The objective measurement of functional impairment resembled the functional status of four patients in this pilot study.•The TUG test and the 6WT may detect and quantify functional decline and/or improvement resulting from spinal cord affection.•Modern smartphone app-based technology may help to accurately quantify impairment, which is key for decision-making and evaluating the efficacy of interventions.