Emotional and Psychological Profile of Patients after Pedicle Screws Fixation for Spinal Disorders at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala, Kano, Nigeria

Abstract

Background: Spinal surgery outcomes are traditionally measured by fusion rates and complication counts, yet patients’ emotional and psychological well‑being is often neglected, especially in low‑resource settings. This study evaluates the postoperative emotional and psychological profile of Nigerian patients after pedicle screw fixation and incorporates qualitative insights into their lived experiences.