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Surgical advice does not differ from exercise rehabilitation post-lumbar discectomy
August 2013
Surgical advice does not differ from exercise rehabilitation post-lumbar discectomy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of usual surgical advice versus a non-aggravating six-month gym-based exercise rehabilitation program post lumbar discectomy: results at one-year follow-up
Spine J. 2006 Jul-Aug;6(4):357-63. Epub 2006 Jun 12.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
93 lumbar discectomy patients were randomized to undergo either an exercise-based rehabilitation or receive standard rehabilitation advice post-surgery. The outcomes measured throughout the course of the rehabilitation period were pain levels, function levels, psychological well-being, time off work, medication levels, and number of doctor/therapist visits. Both groups of patients improved, but b...
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