RCT | Posterior cervical foraminotomy is noninferior to anterior cervical discectomy in patients with cervical radiculopathy.

Noninferiority of Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy vs Anterior Cervical Discectomy With Fusion for Procedural Success and Reduction in Arm Pain Among Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy at 1 Year: The FACET Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Neurology (free for a limited period)

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This study found noninferiority of posterior surgery compared to anterior surgery for patients with cervical radiculopathy in terms of success rate and arm pain at 1-year. https://t.co/Vdff9A7eGV #Research

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