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Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy vs Anterior Cervical Discectomy w/ Fusion for Cervical Radiculopathy
March 2023
Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy vs Anterior Cervical Discectomy w/ Fusion for Cervical Radiculopathy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Noninferiority of Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy vs Anterior Cervical Discectomy With Fusion for Procedural Success and Reduction in Arm Pain Among Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy at 1 Year: The FACET Randomized Clinical Trial.
JAMA Neurol. 2023 Jan 1;80(1):40-48.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Two hundred and sixty-five patients with cervical radiculopathy were included in this randomized trial assessing the non-inferiority of posterior cervical foraminotomy (n=132) compared to anterior cervical discectomy with fusion (n=133). The primary outcomes of interest were success rate (excellent or good on the Odom criteria) and arm pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), tested for non-inferiorit...
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