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Total disc replacement may be more effective than lumbar fusion for DDD
March 2013
Total disc replacement may be more effective than lumbar fusion for DDD
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Total disc replacement compared to lumbar fusion: A randomized controlled trial with 2-year follow-up
Eur Spine J. 2009 Oct;18(10):1512-9. Epub 2009 Jun 9.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
152 patients diagnosed with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at the lumbar level were randomized to receive total disk replacement (TDR) or lumbar fusion. This study compared these two treatment options in a randomized control trial with long-term follow-up. This study indicated that TDR produced better functional outcomes, quicker clinical recovery, and superior reductions in pain at one year post...
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