Individual factors associated with neck disability in patients with cervical radiculopathy scheduled for surgery: a study on physical impairments psychosocial factors and life style habits

摘要

PurposeThe influence of individual factors on patient-reported outcomes is important in the interpretation of disability and treatment effectiveness. The purpose of this study was to assess how physical impairments, psychosocial factors, and life style habits were associated with neck disability based on the Neck Disability Index (NDI), in patients with cervical radiculopathy scheduled for surgery.