title: Correlation of the MMPI with lumbosacral spine fusion results. Prospective study.
abstract: This study was done to determine whether the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) aided in selection of appropriate lumbosacral fusion candidates, compared with those selected without an MMPI. Postoperative end-result ratings were done, categorizing patients into two groups: one group of 62 patients with a preoperative MMPI and a second group of 23 patients with no preoperative MMPI. Thirty patients with normal MMPIs, strong objective indications for initial surgery, and absence of compensation and/or litigation factors had 88% good or excellent end-results. Twenty-three patients had surgery without MMPI evaluation. Of 21 available for follow-up, 86% had good or excellent end-results. "Warning" physical signs aided selection of appropriate surgical candidates in the patients who did not have an MMPI.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery; D008950:MMPI; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000523:psychology*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000523:psychology*; D013997:Time Factors