Less invasive back surgery may be just as good as major fusion
NCT ID NCT07410871
First seen Feb 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study looked at two types of surgery for people over 50 with a slipped vertebra (spondylolisthesis) and a narrowed spine canal (stenosis). One group had a smaller surgery to take pressure off the nerves (decompression alone), while the other had that plus a fusion with metal screws and rods. The goal was to see if the simpler surgery worked as well for pain and daily function. The study enrolled 52 patients and measured their disability and pain levels.
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Kafrelsheikh University
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh, 33516, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
surgical procedure
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a less invasive decompression surgery alone is as effective as the more complex fusion surgery, reducing recovery time and surgical risks.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The simpler surgery might not work for all patients, and there is a risk of future instability.
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