Objectives: Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) can be used to reduce lumbosacral radicular syndrome (LRS) related pain. The clinical relevance of ESIs are currently unknown. This systematic review and meta-analyses aims to assess whether ESIs are clinically relevant for patients with LRS. Materials …

PURPOSE: To conduct a meta-analysis to describe clinical course of pain and disability in adult patients post-lumbar discectomy (PROSPERO: CRD42015020806). METHODS: Sensitive topic-based search strategy designed for individual databases was conducted. Patients (> 16 years) following first-time lumbar …

Aanleiding: Neurodynamische mobilisatietechnieken (NDMT) worden in de sportmedische praktijk al ruim 10 jaar toegepast en met goed resultaat. In deze literatuurstudie is onderzocht wat er is geschreven over de effectiviteit van NDMT bij lage rug gerelateerde beenpijn, ook wel een perifeer neurogene pijn …