• Clinical outcomes after surgery for cervical radiculopathy performed in public and private hospitals : a nationwide relative effectiveness study 

      Danielsen, Elisabet; Gulati, Sasha; Salvesen, Øyvind Olav; Ingebrigtsen, Tor; Nygaard, Øystein Petter; Solberg, Tore (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-01-01)
      Aims - The number of patients undergoing surgery for degenerative cervical radiculopathy has increased. In many countries, public hospitals have limited capacity. This has resulted in long waiting times for elective treatment and a need for supplementary private healthcare. It is uncertain whether the management of patients and the outcome of treatment are equivalent in public and private hospitals. ...
    • Long-Term Results After Surgery for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy 

      Johansen, Tonje Okkenhaug; Holmberg, Siril Therese; Danielsen, Elisabet; Rao, Vidar; Salvesen, Øyvind Olav; Andresen, Hege; Carmen, Vleggeert-Lankamp; Solberg, Tore; Gulati, Sasha; Nygaard, Øystein Petter (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-10-20)
      BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a frequent cause of spinal cord dysfunction, and surgical treatment is considered safe and effective. Long-term results after surgery are limited. This study investigated long-term clinical outcomes through data from the Norwegian registry for spine surgery.<p> <p>METHODS: Patients operated at the university hospitals serving ...