Decompression alone versus fusion and Coflex in the treatment of lumbar degenerative disease: A network meta-analysis

Conclusion: Compared with decompression alone, Coflex and lumbar interbody fusion had the similar effectiveness in improving lumbar function and quality of life. However, the latter 2 techniques were better in relieving pain. Furthermore, Coflex included a lower complication incidence rate. So we suggested that Coflex technique was a better choice to cue lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Systematic review and meta-analysis, level I.
Source: Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research