Chronic Spinal Pain

Surgeons may have spinal pain prevalence comparable to people in physically demanding occupations despite maintaining high functional capacity. Spinal pain in the trial may be localized or may involve referred or radicular pain from spinal structures or nerve root irritation. The trial defines chronic spinal pain as cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine pain lasting more than 3 months. Chronic musculoskeletal pain is described as an occupational health problem among surgeons, with spinal pain especially common. Chronic spinal pain may affect surgeons' well-being, career longevity, and professional performance.