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Lumbar disc herniation: Surgery versus nonoperative treatment
August 2013
Lumbar disc herniation: Surgery versus nonoperative treatment
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Surgical vs Nonoperative Treatment for Lumbar Disk Herniation: The Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT): A Randomized Trial
JAMA. 2006 Nov 22;296(20):2441-50Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
501 patients with intervertebral disc herniation were randomized to receive standard open discectomy with examination of the irritated nerve root or non-operative care. Symptom severity improved significantly more in the surgery group than the non-operative group at 3 months, 1 year and 2 years. Self-reported improvement was also significantly better in the surgery group than in the non-operative ...
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