Lateral lumbar fusion surgery for spinal stenosis with instability
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial studies a surgical approach that fuses the lower back bones from the side to treat narrowing of the spine and abnormal movement between vertebrae, which can cause leg and back pain. It aims to improve walking ability and quality of life when other treatments have not worked.
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Who can take part
- Be between 50 and 80 years old
- Have leg symptoms when walking that improve with rest (neurogenic claudication) due to narrowed spine
- Have 1 or 2 levels of spinal narrowing confirmed by imaging (like MRI or CT)
- Have abnormal movement between vertebrae in the lower back seen on x-rays, or degeneration that causes the vertebrae to slip
- Have tried non-surgical treatments for at least 3 months without success
- Be generally healthy (no major medical conditions, no prior spine surgery)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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