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Surgery versus Prolonged Conservative Treatment for Sciatica
NEJM 356:2245-2256,2239, Peul,W.C.,et al, 2007
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Article Abstract
The 1-year outcomes were similar for patients assigned to early surgery and those assigned to conservative treatment with eventual surgery if needed, but the rates of pain relief and of perceived recovery were faster for those assigned to early surgery.
 
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