Optimizing the Management and Outcomes of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: A Consensus Statement on Definition and Outlines for Patient Assessment

Figure 2

The initial stage of the proposed standardized multidisciplinary team failed back surgery syndrome care pathway, as recommended by the Chronic Back and Leg Pain Network. Clinical evaluation and confirmation of diagnosis. FBSS, failed back surgery syndrome; MDT, multidisciplinary team. ¹Best practice is for the psychosocial evaluation to be performed by a psychologist or psychiatrist with specific experience in the field of pain. Assessment should include the relevant tests and questionnaires that are able to identify patients with major psychological or psychiatric contraindications (Table 3).