A randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of surgical and nonsurgical treatment for cervical radiculopathy

A randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of surgical and nonsurgical treatment for cervical radiculopathy

Abstract Background Cervical radiculopathy is usually caused by disc herniation or spondylosis. The prognosis is expected to be good in most patients, but there is limited scientific evidence on the indications for nonsurgical and surgical treatments. The aim of the present study is to evaluate and...

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Main Authors: Mirad Taso, Jon Håvard Sommernes, Frode Kolstad, Jarle Sundseth, Siri Bjorland, Are Hugo Pripp, John Anker Zwart, Jens Ivar Brox
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Cervical radiculopathy
Treatment
Surgery
Anterior cervical decompression and fusion
Nonsurgical
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-020-3188-6

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