Objective: Overview of the role of surgery in improving the quality of life of patients after surgery for lumbosacral spondylolisthesis.
Methods: A scoping review.
Results: Out of 224 related articles, 7 studies met the selection criteria and were included in the analysis. These comprised 1 clinical trial, 5 cohort studies, and 1 cross-sectional study. All studies demonstrated that surgery significantly improved quality of life, with statistically meaningful outcomes.
Conclusion: Surgery is significantly effective in improving patients' quality of life, especially in cases with long-term follow-up and severe spondylolisthesis. Assessment tools such as the ODI and SF-36 have demonstrated significant improvements in disability and quality of life after surgery.