Surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis: open vs. microsurgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two surgical techniques for relieving pressure on the nerves in the lower back caused by narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis). The goal is to see if one approach leads to better outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You have narrowing of the spinal canal in your lower back (lumbar spinal stenosis) at one or two levels.
- You have not had previous surgery on your lower back.
- You do not have a slipped vertebra (listhesis) or abnormal curvature of the spine (scoliosis) due to wear and tear.
- Your spinal stenosis is not caused by a tumor, abscess, or infection.
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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