There is insufficient evidence to adequately compare the effects of operative against nonoperative interventions. Outcomes have been generally good after both nonoperative and operative treatment. Rotator-cuff surgery appears to result in similar benefits as nonoperative management. Those with pain but reasonably maintained function are suitable for nonoperative management. The prevalence of nonoperative approach to distal radius fractures is around 70%. Nonoperative therapies and laminectomy are the standard treatment for LSS. Where the fracture is undisplaced and stable, nonoperative treatment involves immobilization. The nonoperative mortality rate for gastric volvulus is reportedly as high as 80%. Generally nonoperative management and observation is all that is required for a full recovery. When pain from degenerative disc disease is severe, traditional nonoperative treatment may be ineffective. Generally a nonoperative approach is chosen in those who are hemodynamically stable with non-worsening symptoms.