European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
Does grit and self-control impact outcomes following spine surgery? Early findings from a prospective study evaluating the association between grit and self-control following minimally invasive laminectomy/microdiscectomy and anterior cervical surgery.
Thomas Hanks, Aiyush Bansal, Hannah Boudreaux, Alice Sohn, Philip Louie
Published: 202510.1007/s00586-025-09407-6
Abstract
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Psychological traits such as grit and self-control are increasingly recognized for their potential role in influencing recovery across various medical disciplines. However, their relationship with outcomes following spine surgery…
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