Herniectomy versus herniectomy with the DIAM spinal stabilization system in patients with sciatica and concomitant low back pain: results of a prospective randomized controlled multicenter trial

Autor: Christian W. A. Pfirrmann, Jean Michel Remacle, Luis Alberto Lopez, Giovanni Alessi, Ferdinand Krappel, Gianluca Maestretti, Jesus Javier Fernández, Marco Brayda-Bruno
Přispěvatelé: University of Zurich, Krappel, Ferdinand
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: European Spine Journal. 26:865-876
ISSN: 1432-0932
0940-6719
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-016-4796-6
Popis: To investigate the short and medium term efficacy and patient outcomes of DIAM spinal stabilization system on back pain, disability, leg pain and quality of life. 165 patients were enrolled; 146 patients with a single level disc herniation (L2 to L5) were randomized: 75 investigational (herniectomy and DIAM) and 71 control (herniectomy alone) treated and followed up for 24 months. Significant improvements overtime (P
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