Background: Effects of nonoperative treatments on surgical outcomes for patients who failed
conservative management for cervical spine pathologies remain unknown. The objective is …

Study Design: Systematic review. Objectives: The objective of this study was to conduct a
systematic review to determine (1) change in function, pain, and quality of life following …

Study Design. Multicenter, prospective cohort study. Objective. The current study aimed to
identify the incidence of residual paresthesias after surgery for degenerative cervical …

Background: Informed patient selection and counseling is key in improving surgical
outcomes. Understanding the impact that certain baseline variables can have on …

Objective History of previous cervical spine surgery is a frequently cited cause of worse
outcomes after cervical spine surgery. The purpose of this study was to determine any …

A review of mostly high-quality, peer-reviewed articles in the area of spinal conditions
published primarily over the past year has revealed advances in our understanding of …

The choice of a specific surgical technique should be based on its benefits and harms.
Previous reviews have shown that the benefit of surgery over conservative care is not clearly …

Study Design: Systematic review. Objective: To characterize the effects of postoperative
physical therapy (PT) after surgery for cervical spondylosis on patient-reported outcomes …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT In the current era of value-based health care reform, engaging
patients in shared decision-making for treatment planning is imperative. Predictive models …

Study Design: Systematic review. Objectives: The primary objective of this systematic review
was to define the change in impairment, disability, and pain following surgical intervention in …