Figure 2From: Health-related quality of life of patients following selected types of lumbar spinal surgery: A pilot study SF12v2 preoperative, postoperative and norm comparisons. * Indicates p < .05 between preoperative and postoperative scores. Higher scores reflect higher functioning. PF = physical functioning, RP = role-physical, BP = bodily pain, GH = general health, VT = vitality, SF = social functioning, RE = role-emotional, MH = mental health.Back to article page