Application of PROLO scale and EQ-5D-5L questionnaire in spine surgery outcome assessment

During the past decades, several scoring systems have been developed to assess the functional status of patients with spine related problems. Degenerative spine diseases are the most frequent cause of disability and work incapacity, which represents large social and economic problem in developing countries. There are surgical and non-surgical treatments and concurrently growing demand for outcome measurement and quality assurance. According to this we used economic and functional rating score (Prolo scale) and VAS pain scale before and after spine operation, as well as EQ-5D-5L (Euroqol Haelth Questionnaire) after more than 6 months of surgery. This observational study is the first step in creation of national strategy for prevention and treatment such conditions.