The association between sociodemographic characteristics and the event of undergoing first-time, simple lumbar discectomy: A case-control study

Background: In disc herniation, nonsurgical treatments are recommended prior to elective discectomy but are often associated with consultation fees, whereas the discectomy itself may be without user payment. This may affect individual preferences in the choice of treatment. This retrospective case-c...

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Main Authors: Dorthe Schoeler Ziegler, Clara Emilie Westermann, Ann Fredsted Aalling, Soeren Francis Dyhrberg O'Neill, Mikkel Oesterheden Andersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-03-01
Series:North American Spine Society Journal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666548422000099