LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS

This study compared two surgical approaches for treating a common cause of lower back and leg pain (lumbar spinal stenosis). 96 patients were randomly assigned to receive either a newer, less invasive surgery or the traditional open surgery. Researchers followed patients for one …

This study compared two common surgeries for a pinched nerve in the lower back (lumbar spinal stenosis). Researchers followed 50 patients to see if a simpler surgery (decompression) worked as well as a more complex one (decompression with fusion) for improving pain, function, and…

This study compared two surgical approaches for older adults with a narrowed spinal canal and a slipped vertebra. It tested whether a simpler, less invasive decompression surgery works as well as a more complex surgery that adds metal rods and screws to fuse the spine. The goal w…

This study looked back at 25 years of medical records for 246 older adults with spinal stenosis to compare different surgeries. It aimed to see if a less invasive procedure (decompression) was enough for long-term relief, or if patients ultimately needed a more involved spinal fu…

This study tested whether a new collagen gel called Collabarrier® works as well as an existing gel to prevent painful scar tissue from forming after back surgery. It involved 69 adults having their first surgery for a herniated disc or spinal stenosis. Researchers compared MRI sc…

This study tested a new treatment for chronic back and leg pain caused by spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spine. Researchers compared an injection made from filtered human amniotic fluid, which has natural healing properties, against the standard steroid injection. The goal w…

This study observed how well the Opalmon tablet works for people with lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition causing back pain and leg discomfort when walking. Researchers followed 107 adults for 8 weeks to see if their symptoms and ability to function improved. The study measured c…

This study compared two different types of injections for people with chronic lower back and leg pain caused by spinal narrowing. Thirty adults who did not get better with standard treatments received either a newer ultrasound-guided injection or a standard X-ray-guided steroid i…

This study looked at whether the severity of spinal narrowing seen on an MRI scan matches how much pain and disability patients report on questionnaires. Researchers compared MRI results with several standard pain and disability surveys in 120 people over age 50 with low back pai…

This study aimed to understand how common nerve pain is after back surgery. Researchers followed 39 patients for one year after their lumbar spine operation, having them complete regular questionnaires about their pain and quality of life. The goal was to measure how many patient…

This study aimed to objectively measure how spinal surgery affects walking ability in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. Researchers followed 40 adults before and after their scheduled surgery, using a 6-minute walk test to track changes in walking speed. The goal was to provi…