Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Feb 2018
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudySurgical versus non-operative treatment for lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To investigate the effects of surgical versus non-operative treatment on the physical function and safety of patients with lumbar disc herniation. ⋯ Low-quality evidence suggested that surgical treatment is more effective than non-operative treatment in improving physical functions; no significant difference was observed in adverse events. No firm recommendation can be made due to instability of the summarized data.