The long-term course of patients undergoing alternative and integrative therapy for lumbar disc herniation: 3-year results of a prospective observational study
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The primary outcome measure is VAS, yet the screening measure is NRS. Is there a particular reason for this difference in screening tools?
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Long-Term Course of Alternative and Integrative Therapy for Lumbar Disc Herniation and Risk Factors for Surgery: A Prospective Observational 5-Year Follow-Up Study.
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