Radiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparative prospective randomized study comparing conservative treatment and percutaneous disk decompression for treatment of intervertebral disk herniation.
To compare short-, intermediate-, and long-term functional results concerning pain reduction and mobility improvement between conservative therapy and percutaneous disk decompression (PDD) in patients with intervertebral disk herniations. ⋯ When compared with conservative therapy, PDD shows improved amelioration of symptoms at 12- and 24-month follow-up.