The Timing of Diskectomy as a Predictor of Outcomes in Patients With Lumbar Disk Herniation: A Cohort Study on Varying Durations of Preoperative Symptoms.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Currently, the treatment of lumbar disk herniation (LDH) consists of conservative treatment followed by surgery when symptoms persist; however, the optimal timing of surgery to achieve the best clinical outcome is not clear…

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