Cost-effectiveness of decompression according to Gill versus instrumented spondylodesis in the treatment of sciatica due to low grade spondylolytic spondylolisthesis: A prospective randomised controlled trial [NTR1300]

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nerve root decompression with instrumented spondylodesis is the most frequently performed surgical procedure in the treatment of patients with symptomatic low-grade spondylolytic spondylolisthesis. Nerve root decompression without in...

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Main Authors: Brand Ronald, Verstegen Marco JT, Arts Mark P, Koes Bart W, Akker M Elske, Peul Wilco C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/9/128