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 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 tested a collagen-based gel called Collabarrier®, designed to act as a barrier to prevent painful scar tissue from forming after surgery for a herniated disc or spinal stenosis. It was compared to an existing gel product (Guardix-sol) in 69 adults having their first su…

This study tested a new injection for chronic back and leg pain caused by spinal narrowing (stenosis). Researchers compared a filtered fluid from human amniotic sacs, which has natural healing properties, against a standard steroid injection. The goal was to see if the amniotic f…

This study compared two common surgeries for a pinched nerve in the lower back (lumbar spinal stenosis). Fifty patients were assigned to receive either a simpler surgery to relieve pressure (decompression) or that same surgery plus a spinal fusion with metal hardware. Researchers…

This study compared two different types of injections for people with ongoing lower back and leg pain caused by spinal narrowing. Thirty patients who hadn't gotten better with standard treatments received either a newer ultrasound-guided injection or a traditional steroid injecti…

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 looked back at 25 years of medical records to compare different surgeries for a common back problem called lumbar spinal stenosis. Researchers analyzed 246 patients who had either a less invasive decompression surgery, that same surgery plus a nerve procedure, or a mor…

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…