Back to work after back surgery: surgeons share their advice in new survey
NCT ID NCT07193758
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study surveyed 54 Belgian spinal surgeons about how they advise patients on returning to work after lumbar surgery for leg pain caused by nerve compression. The goal was to understand current practices, barriers, and what helps surgeons give good return-to-work guidance. The findings will help shape better recommendations for patients recovering from surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better, more consistent advice for patients returning to work after lumbar surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small survey of 54 surgeons in Belgium, so results may not apply to other countries or settings. It only captures surgeon opinions, not patient outcomes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UZ Leuven
Leuven, 3000, Belgium
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