Spine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
A comparison between two physical therapy treatment programs for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: a randomized clinical trial.
Multicenter randomized, controlled trial. ⋯ Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis can benefit from physical therapy. Additional gains may be realized with the inclusion of manual physical therapy interventions, exercise, and a progressive body-weight supported treadmill walking program.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Effect of high-dose intravenous dexamethasone on postlumbar discectomy pain.
A prospective, randomized triple-blind clinical trial. ⋯ Intraoperative IV injection of 40 mg dexamethasone could effectively reduce postoperative radicular leg pain and narcotics usage in patients with single-level herniated lumbar disc.