• Anterior surgical treatment for cervical degenerative radiculopathy: a prediction model for non-success 

      Mjåset, Christer; Solberg, Tore; Zwart, John Anker Henrik; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Kolstad, Frode; Grotle, Margreth (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-12-08)
      Purpose By using data from the Norwegian Registry for Spine Surgery, we wanted to develop and validate prediction models for non-success in patients operated with anterior surgical techniques for cervical degenerative radiculopathy (CDR).<p> <p>Methods This is a multicentre longitudinal study of 2022 patients undergoing CDR surgery and followed for 12 months to fnd prognostic models for non-success ...
    • Clinical improvement after surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy; A comparison of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures during 12-month follow-up 

      Mjåset, Christer; Zwart, John Anker Henrik; Kolstad, Frode; Solberg, Tore; Grotle, Margreth (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-03-08)
      Object - Although many patients report clinical improvement after surgery due to degenerative cervical myelopathy, the aim of intervention is to stop progression of spinal cord dysfunction. We wanted to provide estimates and assess achievement rates of Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID) at 3- and 12-month follow-up for Neck Disability Index (NDI), Numeric Rating Scale for arm pain (NRS-AP) ...
    • Criteria for success after surgery for cervical radiculopathy—estimates for a substantial amount of improvement in core outcome measures 

      Mjåset, Christer; Zwart, John-Anker; Goedmakers, Caroline M.W.; Smith, Timothy R.; Solberg, Tore; Grotle, Margreth (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-02)
      <i>Background context</i> - Defining clinically meaningful success criteria from patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) is crucial for clinical audits, research and decision-making.<p> <p><i>Purpose</i> - We aimed to define criteria for a successful outcome 3 and 12 months after surgery for cervical degenerative radiculopathy on recommended PROMs.<p> <p><i>Study design</i> - Prospective ...
    • A nationwide study of patients operated for cervical degenerative disorders in public and private hospitals 

      Danielsen, elisabeth; Mjåset, Christer; Ingebrigtsen, Tor; Gulati, Sasha; Grotle, Margreth; Rudolfsen, Jan Håkon; Nygaard, Øystein Petter; Solberg, Tore (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-27)
      During the last decades, there has been an increase in the rate of surgery for degenerative disorders of the cervical spine and in the use of supplementary private health insurance. Still, there is limited knowledge about the diferences in characteristics of patients operated in public and private hospitals. Therefore, we aimed at comparing sociodemographic-, clinical- and patient management data ...