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Papers: 9 Apr 2022 - 15 Apr 2022


2022 Mar 22


Clin J Pain


38


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Predictors of Pain and Disability Outcomes Following Spinal Surgery for Chronic Low Back and Radicular Pain: A Systematic Review.

Authors

Halicka M, Duarte R, Catherall S, Maden M, Coetsee M, Wilby M, Brown C
Clin J Pain. 2022 Mar 22; 38(5):368-380.
PMID: 35413024.

Abstract

Success rates of spinal surgeries to treat chronic back pain are highly variable and useable prognostic indicators are lacking. We aimed to identify and evaluate preoperative predictors of pain and disability after spinal surgery for chronic low back/leg pain.