Randomized Clinical Trial of Lumbar Instrumented Fusion and Cognitive Intervention and Exercises in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Disc Degeneration

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Authors

Jens Ivar Brox · Oslo University Hospital

Roger G. Sorensen · National Hospital

Astrid Friis · National Hospital

Øystein P. Nygaard · St Olav's University Hospital

Aage Indahl · Gold Coast Hospital

Anne Keller

Tor Ingebrigtsen · University Hospital of North Norway

Abstract

The main outcome measure showed equal improvement in patients with chronic low back pain and disc degeneration randomized to cognitive intervention and exercises, or lumbar fusion.

Topics & Keywords

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Pain Management and Placebo Effect

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 28, Issue 17, pp. 1913-1921

DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000083234.62751.7a

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