Table 2.

Postoperative expectations questionnaire

Parameter	Definitely yes	Probably yes	Not sure	Probably not	Definitely not	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

* Are you satisfied with your surgical result?; Are the results of your treatment what you expected? Yes No.