LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS

This study tested a gel called Collabarrier® to see if it can prevent scar tissue from forming after back surgery for a herniated disc or spinal stenosis. 69 adults having their first back surgery were given either Collabarrier® or a similar gel (Guardix-sol). The main goal was t…

This study tested two treatments for people with lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing in the spine that causes leg pain and trouble walking) who did not get better with usual care like physical therapy or medication. Thirty adults received either a newer nerve block (erector spina…

This study looked at 96 adults aged 40-75 with lower back pain from spinal stenosis. It compared a newer, less invasive surgery to traditional open surgery to see which better improves mobility and reduces pain. Results were tracked for 12 months after surgery.

This study looked at whether the drug Opalmon (limaprost alfadex) can help people with acquired lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition that causes back and leg pain when walking. 107 adults took the tablet for 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in symptom severity, physical funct…

This study compared a newer, less invasive keyhole surgery (endoscopic decompression) with traditional open back surgery for people with lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition that causes leg pain and trouble walking. Thirty-six adults who needed surgery were randomly assigned to on…

This study tested whether an injection of sterile amniotic fluid into the spine can reduce pain and disability in people with spinal stenosis who haven't gotten relief from physical therapy or medications. Sixty-one adults received either the amniotic fluid or a standard steroid …

This study looked at 52 people over 50 with a slipped spine bone and narrowed spinal canal causing leg pain. It compared a smaller surgery that just takes pressure off the nerves to a bigger surgery that also fuses the bones together. The goal was to see which approach better rel…

This study looked at whether a combination of hands-on therapy, exercise, and acupuncture can reduce pain and improve walking in older adults with lumbar spinal stenosis, a common cause of leg pain when walking. Researchers enrolled 60 participants to test if this approach could …

This study looked at 40 adults with lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing in the lower spine that causes pain and trouble walking) who were scheduled for surgery. Researchers measured how fast they could walk before and after the operation using a 6-minute walk test. The goal was t…

This study looked at how common nerve-related pain is after lower back surgery. 39 adults having planned surgery for a herniated disc or spinal stenosis filled out a pain questionnaire before surgery and again up to a year later. The goal was to see if surgery changes the chance …

This study looked at 50 people with lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing of the spine that causes back and leg pain) to see which surgery works better: decompression alone or decompression plus fusion. Researchers measured pain, disability, balance, and walking ability using quest…

This study examined frailty and related physical and psychological factors in 91 adults aged 45-80 with lumbar spinal stenosis, a common age-related back condition. Researchers measured pain, balance, disability, fear of falling, and quality of life to better understand how frail…

This study looked at 120 adults aged 50 and older with low back pain to see if the narrowing seen on MRI matches what patients report on questionnaires about their pain and daily function. Researchers compared three common patient surveys with two MRI grading systems. The goal wa…

This study followed 20 people with lumbar spinal stenosis who were waiting for back surgery. Researchers measured how well they walked and how their symptoms changed before and after the operation. The goal was to find which walking tests best show improvement after surgery.

This study looked at 81 adults aged 45-80 with lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition that causes long-term back and leg pain. Researchers measured pain, disability, sleep quality, and depression to see how they relate to central sensitization—a state where the nervous system become…

This study looked back at 246 patients aged 50+ with lumbar spinal stenosis who had either a less invasive surgery (tubular decompression) or a more extensive fusion (TLIF) over 25 years. The goal was to see how often the less invasive approach was enough and what factors led to …