Journal article
Return to Play After Symptomatic Lumbar Disc Herniation in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment
Abstract
CONTEXT: The prevalence of symptomatic lumbar disc herniation (LDH) in athletes can be as high as 75%. For elite athletes diagnosed with LDH, return to play (RTP) is a major concern, and thus comparing surgical with nonoperative care is essential to guide practitioners and athletes, not just in terms of recovery rates but also speed of recovery.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this systematic review is to provide an update on RTP outcomes for elite …
Authors
Sedrak P; Shahbaz M; Gohal C; Madden K; Aleem I; Khan M
Journal
Sports Health A Multidisciplinary Approach, Vol. 13, No. 5, pp. 446–453
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
September 2021
DOI
10.1177/1941738121991782
ISSN
1941-7381