Review: evidence for the effectiveness of surgery for low back pain, radiculopathy, and spinal stenosis is limited
Question
Is surgery effective for low back pain, radiculopathy, and symptomatic spinal stenosis?
Review scope
Included studies evaluated surgery as treatment for non-radicular low back pain with common degenerative changes, radiculopathy with herniated lumbar disc, or symptomatic spinal stenosis in patients >18 years of age who had low back pain. Studies reported ⩾1 of the following outcomes: back-specific function, general health status, pain, …
