• Comparison of the SF6D, the EQ5D, and the oswestry disability index in patients with chronic low back pain and degenerative disc disease 

      Johnsen, Lars Gunnar; Hellum, Christian; Nygaard, Øystein Petter; Storheim, Kjersti; Brox, Jens Ivar; Rossvoll, Ivar; Leivseth, Gunnar; Grotle, Margreth (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      Background: The need for cost effectiveness analyses in randomized controlled trials that compare treatment options is increasing. The selection of the optimal utility measure is important, and a central question is whether the two most commonly used indexes - the EuroQuol 5D (EQ5D) and the Short Form 6D (SF6D) – can be used interchangeably. The aim of the present study was to compare change ...
    • Lumbar total disc replacement: predictors for long-term outcome 

      Furunes, Håvard; Hellum, Christian; Brox, Jens Ivar; Rossvoll, Ivar; Espeland, Ansgar; Berg, Linda; Brøgger, Helga Maria; Småstuen, Milada C; Storheim, Kjersti (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-11-04)
      Purpose: We aimed to identify patient characteristics associated with favourable long-term outcomes after lumbar total disc replacement (TDR). <br>Methods: We analysed a cohort of 82 patients with degenerative disc and chronic low back pain (LBP) who were treatedwith TDR and originally participated in a randomised trial comparing TDR and multidisciplinary rehabilitation. Potential predictors were ...