Mental Health
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High Depressive Burden as a Predictor of Worse Patient-Reported Outcome Measures and Increased Revision Rates After Lumbar Fusion.
September 15, 2026 · The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Key takeaway
This study found that Black adults undergoing back surgery who also experienced significant depression had poorer recovery and needed more follow-up surgeries. This matters because addressing mental health before and after surgery can help our community heal better.
Why this matters for our communities
Research in mental health helps close long-standing gaps in how Black and African American families are studied, diagnosed, and cared for. Use findings like this one to start informed conversations with your care team — not as a substitute for personal medical advice.
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