Review Article

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

Table 3

Instruments to assess psychological and social well-being among patients with failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS).

ā€‰Psychological assessmentSocial assessment

RecommendedMinnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 2 Restructured (MMPI-2-RF)Age, gender, educational level, and working status
The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)Social class
The Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire Work and Activity (FABQ)Financial incomes
The Coping Strategies Questionnaire (CSQ)Marital status and social withdrawal
The Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS)ā€‰