Table 1.

Preoperative expectations questionnaire

Parameter	Not at all likely	Slightly likely	Somewhat likely	Very likely	Extremely likely	Not applicable
Relief from back pain	1	2	3	4	5	6
Relief from leg pain	1	2	3	4	5	6
Relief from numbness, weakness, instability	1	2	3	4	5	6
To do more everyday household or yard activities	1	2	3	4	5	6
To sleep more comfortably	1	2	3	4	5	6
To go back to my usual job and normal activities	1	2	3	4	5	6
To exercise and do recreational activities	1	2	3	4	5	6