PURPOSE: To follow the clinical outcome after surgery for cervical @entity614 caused by @entity179 and to compare it with the outcome after conservative treatment. METHOD: Forty-three @entity1 all awaiting surgery were studied prospectively. A control group of 39 conservatively treated @entity1 were chosen, matched for gender and age. All @entity1 rated their Sickness Impact Profile (SIP) and @entity158 (VAS) and were clinically examined by unbiased observers initially and after 3, 9 and 24 months. RESULTS: Long-lasting @entity158 reduction was noted both in the neck and in the arm for the operated @entity1 , as well as improved sensory function and @entity132 . Their SIP showed a temporary improvement in the overall index, in the psychosocial dimension, in sleep/rest and home management, but only mobility remained improved. Among the operated @entity1 referred directly to us, there was an improvement in SIP at the final follow-up. The control group's SIP indicated only a temporary improvement in sleep/rest. CONCLUSIONS: Surgically treated @entity1 experienced @entity158 reduction which was partially maintained for at least 24 months. A sustained improvement in the health status measured by SIP was observed only among operated @entity1 that were not referred via the social insurance offices.

Reduced XXXX after surgery for cervical disc protrusion/stenosis: a 2 year clinical follow-up.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity132 :: ('MESH:D010468', 'Disease') :: ['reduction of reflex disturbances'] @entity179 :: ('MESH:D019636', 'Disease') :: ['degenerative cervical disc disease'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['pain'] @entity614 :: ('MESH:D011843', 'Disease') :: ['radiculopathy']
@entity158 :: (MESH:D010146,Disease) :: ['pain']
