What is the prognosis for PSD when managed medically with rehab?

• A. Immediate complete recovery is typical.
• B. Outcomes vary; many improve with rehab.
• C. Recovery is unlikely even with rehab.
• D. PSD always progresses to require surgery.

Answer: (B)

When PSD is treated medically with rehabilitation, the outcome tends to be variable. Rehabilitation targets restoring strength, flexibility, and neuromuscular control, as well as reducing pain, so function improves. Because PSD spans a range of severities and individual responses to therapy differ, some patients experience substantial improvement, while others have only partial recovery or slower progress. A portion may eventually need additional interventions if conservative care doesn’t achieve desired function. So the most accurate view is that outcomes vary and many improve with rehab.