Is there evidence that clinical guidelines and treatment pathways have reduced the rate of lumbar fusion surgeries for low back pain?
Abstract
Clinical guidelines and structured treatment pathways suggest a potential reduction in lumbar fusion surgeries for low back pain by emphasizing conservative management, though direct evidence linking these reductions to guideline adherence is limited.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Clinical practice guidelines implementation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 19 January 2026