Hegmann KT, Travis R, Andersson GBJ, Belcourt RM, Carragee EJ, Eskay-Auerbach M, Galper J, Goertz M, Haldeman S, Hooper PD, Lessenger JE, Mayer T, Mueller KL, Murphy DR, Tellin WG, Thiese MS, Weiss MS, Harris JS. Invasive Treatments for Low Back Disorders.
J Occup Environ Med 2021;
63:e215-e241. [PMID:
33769405 DOI:
10.1097/jom.0000000000001983]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
This abbreviated version of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine's Low Back Disorders guideline reviews the evidence and recommendations developed for invasive treatments used to manage low back disorders.
METHODS
Comprehensive systematic literature reviews were accomplished with article abstraction, critiquing, grading, evidence table compilation, and guideline finalization by a multidisciplinary expert panel and extensive peer-review to develop evidence-based guidance. Consensus recommendations were formulated when evidence was lacking and often relied on analogy to other disorders for which evidence exists. A total of 47 high-quality and 321 moderate-quality trials were identified for invasive management of low back disorders.
RESULTS
Guidance has been developed for the invasive management of acute, subacute, and chronic low back disorders and rehabilitation. This includes 49 specific recommendations.
CONCLUSION
Quality evidence should guide invasive treatment for all phases of managing low back disorders.
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