Modic changes in patients with lumbar disc herniation followed more than 1 year after lumbar discectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Modic changes (MCs) are identified as an independent risk factor for low back pain. Different subtypes of MCs vary in their impact on postoperative pain relief. However, consensus on the transformation of postoperative MC fractions in patients with distinct MC subtypes is lacking.

Methods

This comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis searched English-language articles in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Embase databases until January 2024. Studies included focused on patients transitioning between various microcrack subtypes post-discectomy. The primary outcome measure was the transformation between different postoperative microcrack fractions.

Results

Eight studies with 689 participants were analyzed. Overall, there is moderate to hig

SUBMITTER: Feng X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11316466 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature