Outpatient spine surgery for adults over 75
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a minimally invasive spine surgery (endoscopic decompression) done as an outpatient procedure in people 75 and older. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective for treating a single-level lumbar spine problem.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 75 years old.
- You need to have a lower back problem that can be treated with a type of minimally invasive surgery (endoscopic decompression) on just one spinal level.
- You cannot be under any form of legal guardianship or have a legal representative make decisions for you.
- You must be able to give your own consent to participate.
- Your spine condition should not be caused by an infection, injury, or tumor.
Quick eligibility check
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