Study detail
RecruitingObservational
Real-World Functional Activity in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
Mayo Clinic
Summary
The purpose of this study is to measure functional activity and stability in spinal deformity patients utilizing motion analysis testing and accelerometers.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Detailed criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of degenerative thoracolumbar deformity * Deformity correction surgery scheduled with either Dr. Elder or Dr. Fogelson, minimum 4-level fusion with fixation to the pelvis. Exclusion Criteria: ° Unable to return to Mayo Clinic for follow-up evaluation
Interventions
- DeviceTriaxial accelerometer
Monitors placed on the waist, thigh, and bilateral ankles. Accelerometry will measure patients' physical activities in the free-living environment for 4 consecutive days. The patients will wear the monitor during waking hours and remove it during sleeping, showering, and swimming time.
Location
- Mayo Clinic MinnesotaRochester, Minnesota