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Barzouhi, A. el; Verwoerd, A.J.H.; Peul, W.C.; Verhagen, A.P.; Nijeholt, G.J.L.A.; Kallen, B.F. van der; ... ; Leiden-Hague Spine Intervention 2016

Prognostic value of magnetic resonance imaging findings in patients with sciatica

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CONCLUSIONS MRI assessment of the presence of nerve root compression and extrusion of a herniated disc at baseline was associated with less leg pain during 1-year follow-up, irrespective of a... Show moreCONCLUSIONS MRI assessment of the presence of nerve root compression and extrusion of a herniated disc at baseline was associated with less leg pain during 1-year follow-up, irrespective of a surgical or conservative treatment. MRI findings seem not to be helpful in determining which patients might fare better with early surgery compared with a strategy of prolonged conservative care. Show less