Use of artificial neural networks to predict recurrent lumbar disk herniation.

Journal: Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
Published Date:

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to develop an artificial neural network (ANN) model to predict recurrent lumbar disk herniation (LDH).

Authors

  • Parisa Azimi
    Department of Neurosurgery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Hassan R Mohammadi
  • Edward C Benzel
    Department of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
  • Sohrab Shahzadi
    Department of Neurosurgery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Shirzad Azhari
    Department of Neurosurgery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.