Disability and rehabilitation
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Pain, coping, emotional state and physical function in patients with chronic radicular neck pain. A comparison between patients treated with surgery, physiotherapy or neck collar--a blinded, prospective randomized study.
To describe and explore the relationships between pain, emotional state and coping strategies in patients with chronic radicular neck pain before and after surgery or conservative treatments. ⋯ We recommend a multidisciplinary rehabilitation with cognitive behavioural therapy and psychological interventions.