LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS

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

This study compared two surgical approaches for people with single-level lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing in the lower spine that causes pain and numbness). 96 adults aged 40-75 who had symptoms for at least three months were randomly assigned to receive either minimally invas…

This study tested whether an injection of sterile amniotic fluid into the spine can relieve pain and disability caused by spinal stenosis better than a standard steroid injection. The amniotic fluid is a natural substance with anti-inflammatory and nerve-healing properties and ma…

This study tested the effectiveness and safety of the Opalmon tablet in 107 adults with acquired lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition that causes back and leg pain when walking. Participants took the tablet for 8 weeks, and researchers measured changes in symptom severity and phys…

This study looked at whether manual therapy (hands-on treatment), exercise, and acupuncture can help older adults with a common back condition called lumbar spinal stenosis. The condition causes pain and trouble walking. The goal was to see if these treatments can reduce pain and…

This study looked at two types of back surgery for people over 50 with a slipped bone in the spine and narrowing of the spinal canal. One group had a less invasive surgery to take pressure off the nerves, while the other had that plus rods and screws to fuse the bones together. T…

This study tested two types of injections for people with lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing in the lower spine that causes leg and back pain) who had not gotten better with usual treatments like physical therapy or medication. Thirty adults received either a newer nerve block (…

This study compared a newer, less invasive back surgery (endoscopic) to the standard open surgery for people with a condition called lumbar spinal stenosis, which causes leg pain and trouble walking. 36 adults who needed surgery were randomly assigned to one of the two procedures…

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

This study looked at 120 adults aged 50 and older with low back pain to see how well patient questionnaires match MRI findings of lumbar spinal stenosis. Researchers compared three common disability and pain questionnaires with MRI-based grading systems. The goal was to understan…

This study looked at 40 adults with lumbar spinal stenosis (a common cause of back pain) to see if surgery improves how they walk. Researchers measured walking speed before and after surgery using a 6-minute walk test. The goal was to find a simple, objective way to measure the b…

This study looked at 50 people with lumbar spinal stenosis to see if simple decompression surgery works as well as decompression plus fusion. Researchers measured pain, disability, quality of life, balance, and walking. The goal was to find which patients do best with the less in…

This study followed 20 people with lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing in the lower spine that causes leg pain when walking) before and after surgery. Researchers measured walking speed, stride length, and other gait details to see which ones best reflect disability and recovery.…

This study looked at frailty and related health issues in 91 adults aged 45-80 with lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition that narrows the spine and causes pain. Researchers measured pain, balance, disability, fear of falling, and quality of life to understand how frailty affects t…

This study looked back at 25 years of medical records from 246 patients aged 50+ with lumbar spinal stenosis (a condition that narrows the spine and causes leg pain). Researchers compared outcomes of a less invasive surgery (tubular decompression, sometimes with nerve treatment) …

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 …