Impact of obesity severity on postoperative outcomes and recovery progress in patients undergoing unilateral biportal endoscopy for degenerative lumbar disc herniation

Obesity severity, inflammation, and anatomical factors are critical determinants of functional recovery in obese patients following UBE surgery. Patients with higher levels of obesity tend to have poorer mid- to long-term outcomes after UBE surgery. For such patients, enhanced postoperative mid- to long-term rehabilitation and physical function recovery are necessary to improve the prognosis of UBE.