- Framework of problems / Rigourous
- Inadequate analysis of heterogeneity
- Comments on "the role of percutaneous neurolysis in lumbar disc herniation: Systematic review and meta-analysis"
| Ref ID | 788 |
| First Author | M.C. Chang |
| Journal | KOREAN JOURNAL OF PAIN |
| Year Of Publishing | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355039153_Comments_on_The_role_of_percutaneous_neurolysis_in_lumbar_disc_herniation_systematic_review_and_meta-analysis |
| Keywords |
Orthopaedic Surgery Heterogeneity Non-Cochrane reviews |
| Problem(s) |
Inadequate analysis of heterogeneity Ignores setting or context of included studies which limits review applicability |
| Number of systematic reviews included | 1 |
| Summary of Findings | The letter to the editor highlights concern regarding the conduct of one systematic review of percutaneous neurolysis in lumbar disc herniation published in 2021, that studies included in the meta-analysis were not appropriately homogenous or representative of the target population for patients with chronic disc herniation. |
| Did the article find that the problem(s) led to qualitative changes in interpretation of the results? | Not Applicable |
| Are the methods of the article described in enough detail to replicate the study? | No |