Table 3 Summary of Studies Included for Review
First Author (Year) | Level of Evidence | Study Design | Type of Study | Study Participants, n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aprato et al. (2021) | 3 | Cohort comparison | Retrospective | 95 |
Brumback et al. (1992) | 4 | Case series | Prospective | 106 |
Coelho et al. (2008) | 4 | Case series | Retrospective | 6 |
Hofmann et al. (1982) | 4 | Case series | Retrospective | 4 |
Kao et al. (1993) | 4 | Case series | Retrospective | 63 |
Mallet et al. (2005) | 3 | Cohort comparison | Retrospective | 37 |
Parulekar et al. (2021) | 4 | Case series | Retrospective | 3 |
Peterson et al. (1985) | 4 | Case series | Retrospective | 4 |
Rajbabu et al. (2007) | 4 | Case series | Retrospective | 4 |
Rose et al. (2007) | 4 | Case series | Prospective | 29 |