Spinal fusion surgery may be unnecessary for some back pain patients, new trial suggests
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This study compares two surgical treatments for single-level lumbar spinal stenosis: decompression alone versus decompression with fusion. About 86 adults aged 45-75 with severe stenosis will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see if fusion is truly…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sklifosovsky Institute of Emergency Care • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC