Spine
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Meta Analysis
The Role of Systemic Steroids in Sciatica Due to Herniated Lumbar Disc: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Systematic review and meta-analysis. ⋯ The use of systemic steroids in the treatment of sciatica due to LDH seems reasonable despite a 2-fold higher risk of developing mild AEs. However, the effect size is small for reducing pain in the short term and improving functional outcomes at long-term follow-up.
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Observational Study
How Sagittal Spinal Parameters Predict Anterolateral Spinal Ossification Severity: A Study Based on Ct Classification.
Retrospective observational study. ⋯ 3.
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Retrospective analysis of longitudinal data. ⋯ This is the first longitudinal study assessing the relationship between PM and endplate degeneration, demonstrating the association between PM atrophy and the progression of endplate degeneration. This insight may aid in identifying patients at risk for degenerative lumbar conditions and guide research into preventive measures.