Prognostic factors and models predicting unfavorable outcome after lumbar discectomy: a systematic review

Several preoperative demographic and clinical factors are associated with higher disability after lumbar discectomy. Prognostic models show potential, but most lack external validation and carry high risk of bias, limiting clinical applicability.

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World Neurosurgery
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2026-03-01
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2026.124934
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Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
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Prognostic factors and models predicting unfavorable outcome after lumbar discectomy: a systematic review

B.S. Harhangi, C. Dirven, B. Koes, A.G.M. Boeykens et al.
World Neurosurgery
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
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Prognostic factors and models predicting unfavorable outcome after lumbar discectomy: a systematic review

B.S. Harhangi, C. Dirven, B. Koes, A.G.M. Boeykens, C. Kik
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Abstract

Several preoperative demographic and clinical factors are associated with higher disability after lumbar discectomy. Prognostic models show potential, but most lack external validation and carry high risk of bias, limiting clinical applicability.

World Neurosurgery
University of Southern Denmark (DK), Erasmus MC (NL), Erasmus University Rotterdam (NL)
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Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
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