Comparison of different surgical strategies for cervical dystonia: Evidence from Bayesian network analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Several surgical techniques have been used to treat cervical dystonia (CD), however, to date, the optimal surgical technique for CD remains controversial. We therefore conducted the first network meta-analysis to compare different surgical strategies for CD to inform clinical practice.

Methods

Electronic databases were searched for surgical strategies for treating CD. The primary outcome was improvement in total Toronto Western Spasmodic Torticollis Rating Scale (TWSTRS) score. Subgroup analysis was performed to compare short-term (< 1 year) and long-term (≥ 1 year) outcomes. Safety outcomes included surgery-related adverse events (AEs).

Results

A total of 55 trials with 2032 patients employing five surgical strategies were identified, including

SUBMITTER: Qiu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11622514 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature