Purpose To estimate the prevalence of degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) in adults,
identified by clinical symptoms and/or radiological criteria. Methods Systematic review of the …

Disorders of the spine are common and have a significant and measurable burden on
affected patients and on our healthcare economy. The burden of spinal disorders …

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) causing neurogenic claudication (NC) is increasingly common
with an aging population and can be associated with significant symptoms and functional …

Study Design. Longitudinal analysis of prospectively collected data. Objective. Investigate
potential predictors of poor outcome following surgery for degenerative lumbar spinal …

To introduce a new surgery, percutaneous endoscopic unilateral laminotomy and bilateral
decompression (Endo‐ULBD) using visual trepan, and investigate its efficacy and safety in …

Evidence on the role of depression and anxiety in patients undergoing surgical treatment for
symptomatic degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) is conflicting. We aimed to assess …

Abstract Introduction In Japan, conservative therapy for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis
(LSS) includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), prostaglandin E1, tramadol …

Purpose The aim of this study was to assess the clinical course of pain and disability in
patients with lumbar spinal stenosis following surgery. Methods Electronic databases were …

Objective To investigate the effectiveness of conservative nonpharmacologic therapies on
pain, disability, physical capacity, and physical activity outcomes in patients with …

Lumbar spinal stenosis has become one of the most disabling pathologies in the elderly
population. Some additional conditions such as foraminal stenosis or degenerative …