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LBP: Disc prosthesis surgery improves pain and disability compared to rehabilitation
January 2014
LBP: Disc prosthesis surgery improves pain and disability compared to rehabilitation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Surgery with disc prosthesis versus rehabilitation in patients with low back pain and degenerative disc: two year follow-up of randomised study
BMJ. 2011 May 19;342:d2786. doi: 10.1136/bmj.d2786Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
179 patients were randomized to determine the efficacy of disc prosthesis surgery compared to non-operative rehabilitation in the treatment of low back pain. Pain and disability outcomes were evaluated over 2 years, along with return to work and mental health criteria. Results indicated that pain and disability measured through the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), visual analog scale, and SF-36 ph...
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