Publication
External validation of the smartphone-based 6-minute walking test in patients with degenerative lumbar disorders undergoing epidural steroid injection.
Journal Paper/Review - Sep 27, 2024
Ziga Michal, Stienen Martin N., Zeitlberger Anna Maria, Voglis Stefanos, Regli Luca, Bozinov Oliver, Maldaner Nicolai
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Citation
Ziga M, Stienen M, Zeitlberger A, Voglis S, Regli L, Bozinov O, Maldaner N. External validation of the smartphone-based 6-minute walking test in patients with degenerative lumbar disorders undergoing epidural steroid injection. N Am Spine Soc J 2024; 20:100561.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
N Am Spine Soc J 2024; 20
Publication Date
Sep 27, 2024
Issn Electronic
2666-5484
Pages
100561
Brief description/objective
The 6-minute walking test (6WT) has previously shown to be reliable and valid outcome measure in patients undergoing surgery for degenerative lumbar disorders (DLD). A role of 6WT in conservatively treated patients undergoing epidural steroid injection (ESI) remains unclear.