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Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: Surgical treatment results in improved pain and function
August 2013
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: Surgical treatment results in improved pain and function
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Surgical versus Nonsurgical Treatment for Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
N Engl J Med. 2007 May 31;356(22):2257-70Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
607 patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis were enrolled in The Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT) which included both a randomized cohort as well as an observational cohort. In the randomized cohort, patients were randomized to receive either standard posterior decompressive laminectomy (surgical procedure) or non-surgical treatment for this condition. Those in the observational ...
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