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Lumbar Microdiscectomy and Post-operative Activity Restrictions: A Randomised Controlled Trial.
Spine·April 23, 2026·PMID 42023774
Why it mattersMany surgeons still impose sitting and lifting restrictions after microdiscectomy despite limited evidence. This trial suggests such restrictions do not improve outcomes and may be unnecessary, supporting a shift toward patient-driven recovery.
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