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Annulus Closure Device Implantation in Lumbar Discectomy: A Meta-analysis
November 2023
Annulus Closure Device Implantation in Lumbar Discectomy: A Meta-analysis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The effectiveness and safety of annulus closure device implantation in lumbar discectomy for patients with lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Eur Spine J . 2023 Jul;32(7):2377-2386.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Five randomized controlled trials comparing the safety and efficacy of discectomy with or without an annulus closure device (ACD) in patients with lumbar disc herniation were included in this meta-analysis. Outcomes of interest included re-operation, re-herniation, serious adverse events, leg and back pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Short Form 12-Item Health Survey (SF-12) physical component ...
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