Comparing Utility Scores in Common Spinal Radiculopathies: Results of a Prospective Valuation Study

Conclusions Utility values associated with the most common levels of cervical and lumbar radiculopathy do not significantly differ from each other, validating the current practice of grouping utility by spinal segment rather than by specific root levels. The discrepancy in average utility values between our study and the EQ-5D highlights the need to be mindful of the underlying instruments used when assessing outcomes studies from different sources.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Global Spine Journal - September 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Nayak, Nikhil R.Stephen, James H.Abdullah, Kalil G.Stein, Sherman C.Malhotra, Neil R. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research