International Journal of Nursing Research

Objective To analyze the value of early postoperative active leg raising training for patients with lumbar disc herniation. Methods 94 patients with lumbar disc herniation who underwent surgical treatment in our hospital from October 2023 to October 2024 were selected and divided into two groups of 47 each. The control group received routine rehabilitation nursing, while the observation group received early active leg raising training on this basis. Comprehensively evaluate the postoperative lumbar spine function and pain level of two groups. Results showed that the pain score (NRS) of the observation group decreased compared to the control group at 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hours after surgery (P<0.05). The treatment score (JOA) evaluated by the Japanese Orthopaedic Association in the observation group increased compared to the control group 2 weeks after surgery, and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) decreased compared to the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Early active leg raising training for patients with lumbar disc herniation can help alleviate postoperative pain and promote lumbar functional recovery.

Lumbar disc herniation; Early active straight leg lifting training; Lumbar spine function; Pain