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Comparisons of 21 treatment options for patients with sciatica
August 2015
Comparisons of 21 treatment options for patients with sciatica
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparative clinical effectiveness of management strategies for sciatica: systematic review and network meta-analyses
Spine J. 2015 Jun 1;15(6):1461-1477Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
122 studies were included in this systematic review and network meta-analysis to compare the clinical efficacy of 21 treatment options for sciatica. The purpose of this study was to compare treatment options for impact on global effect and pain. Pooled results favored epidural injections, disc surgery, and nonopioid medication compared to inactive controls and active comparators. Spinal manipulati...
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