When can lumbar fusion be considered appropriate in the treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Brain Spine · 2025 · PMC12182769 · PMID 40546274

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Our analysis did not find a significant difference between RD and LF groups, although a favorable trend was observed in LF patients in terms of VAS scores for back pain.

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