The Influence of the Timing of Postoperative Rehabilitation Intervention on the Clinical Efficacy of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spine System in the Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Standardized Postoperative Rehabilitation Protocol: This intervention is a standardized, progressive rehabilitation protocol for patients after lumbar disc herniation surgery, delivered under the guidance of a senior physical therapist. The protocol aims to improve pain, restore function, and prevent complications through core stability exercises and neurodynamic techniques. The exercises are performed once daily and progressed based on patient tolerance. The protocol consists of two phases: Initial Phase ( commencing postoperatively): Includes: 1) Transverse abdominis activation; 2) Sit-to-stand training with abdominal bracing; 3) Four-point kneeling rockbacks for spinal mobility; 4) Neural mobilization techniques (performed in sitting); 5) Neural sliding techniques (performed in sitting). Progressive Phase: Builds upon the initial exercises by increasing the range of motion, adding isometric hold times, and integrating cervical movement with neural techniques to increase difficulty and intensity.

Study summary

This study focuses on the impact of the timing of postoperative rehabilitation intervention on the clinical efficacy of unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation. The main objective is to explore this impact and provide high-quality evidence-based medical evidence for making reasonable clinical decisions.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Score — Change from Baseline to 12 months postoperatively
  The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) is a widely validated and disease-specific patient-reported outcome measure for assessing functional status in individuals with low back pain. The questionnaire consists of 10 items addressing pain intensity, personal care, lifting, walking, sitting, standing, sleeping, social life, traveling, and employment/homemaking. Each item is scored from 0 to 5, and the total score is converted to a percentage (0-100%), with higher scores indicating greater disability. The ODI score at 12 months postoperatively will be used as the primary endpoint to evaluate the long-term effect of rehabilitation timing.

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