Back surgery showdown: is fusion necessary for spinal stenosis?
NCT ID NCT06335511
First seen Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
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 invasive procedure.
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Locations
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IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzolo
Bologna, Bologna, 40136, Italy
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IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna
Bologna, Bologna, 40139, Italy
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