Imaging to check spine stability during degenerative lumbar surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study uses special CT scans taken during spine surgery to help doctors assess whether the spine is stable after treatment for wear-and-tear spinal problems. Understanding spine stability during surgery may improve surgical outcomes and patient safety.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have wear-and-tear (degenerative) problems in your lower spine causing symptoms like pain, stenosis (narrowing), or slipping bones that need surgery
- You are having or have had lower spine surgery that includes decompression (relieving pressure on nerves) and fusion (joining bones with metal hardware)
- You have or will have CT imaging during surgery and before-surgery imaging available for comparison
- This is your first surgery at the specific spine level being treated (prior surgery at other spine levels is okay)
- You are in stable general health and able to follow up for clinical checks after 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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