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Comparing Open Surgery and Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression for Radicular Sciatic Pain Patients
April 2025
Comparing Open Surgery and Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression for Radicular Sciatic Pain Patients
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Clinical Outcomes at 2-Year Follow-Up Comparing Open Surgery and Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression for Radicular Sciatic Pain Patients.
World Neurosurg . 2025 Feb:194:123392.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Eighty-four patients with chronic radicular sciatic pain were randomized to receive either percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) (n=42) or open surgery (n=42). The primary outcome of interest was functional disability, assessed via the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire. Secondary outcomes included leg and back pain (Visual Analog Scale), bodily pain and physical function (Short Form-36...
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