Back surgery showdown: which procedure works best for spinal stenosis?

NCT ID NCT06335511

First seen Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

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 questionnaires and wearable sensors. The goal was to find which patients might benefit most from each approach.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzolo

    Bologna, Bologna, 40136, Italy

  • IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna

    Bologna, Bologna, 40139, Italy

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