OrthoQB

Evidence library

The trials, meta-analyses and guidelines that shape orthopaedic diagnosis and management, each summarised in one screen: what it asked, what it found, and how it changed practice. Every citation is checked against PubMed.

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Ahn cauda equina meta-analysisSpine 2000
Cauda equina syndrome secondary to lumbar disc herniation: a meta-analysis of surgical outcomes
Decompression within 48 hours was associated with significantly better recovery of sensory and motor deficits and urinary and rectal function than later surgery, with no extra gain from operating within 24 hours versus 24-48 hours; pre-existing chronic back pain and rectal dysfunction were associated with worse sphincter outcomes.
Systematic review / meta-analysisPrognosisSpine