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Discectomy vs. Non-Surgical Treatments for Sciatica
March 2025
Discectomy vs. Non-Surgical Treatments for Sciatica
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Surgical versus non-surgical treatment for sciatica: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
BMJ . 2023 Apr 19:381:e070730.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
This systematic review and meta-analysis included 24 randomized controlled trials with 1711 participants diagnosed with sciatica due to lumbar disc herniation. It compared surgical treatment, primarily discectomy, to non-surgical treatments and epidural steroid injections. The primary outcomes assessed were leg pain and disability, while secondary outcomes included adverse events, back pain, quali...
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