Low back pain and degenerative disk disease remain vexing problems affecting many patients. The art of patient selection for surgical candidates remains challenging as well. A thorough history and physical examination, meticulous review of diagnostic imaging, and the judicious use of pain management techniques for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes are the essential elements of a reliable protocol in the management of this patient population.
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Lawrence, J. P., & Albert, T. J. (2016). The decision to operate: Advanced concepts. In Advanced Concepts in Lumbar Degenerative Disk Disease (pp. 289–290). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-47756-4_20
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