Prognostic indicators of surgical outcome in painful foot drop: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionThis is the first systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the outcome and prognostic indicators of lumbar decompression for foot drop. Findings indicate that age, duration of foot drop weakness and MRC grade of foot drop prior to intervention were strong predictors of surgical outcome.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research