Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a chronic pain condition after one or more spine surgery. Despite advances in surgical technology, the rates of failed back surgery have not declined.This conditions are may occur in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods. Furthermore, it is likely that multiple factors (biological, psychological, and social) are involved with the development of the pain process, necessitating an interdisciplinary approach to management. Neurosurgeons, physiotherapist, algologiest, orthopedic surgeons and radiologists are necessary to evaluate these patients as a multidisciplinary team. FBSS is a common and significant social and economic burden and lead to greater economic and physical losses compared with other chronic low back pain.
Keywords: Failed back surgery syndrome, Chronic low back pain, Low back pain management