The New York Times By PAM BELLUCK JULY 2, 2014 Story Source A widely used method of treating a common cause of back and leg pain — steroid injections for spinal stenosis — may provide little benefit for many patients, according to a new study that experts said should make doctors and patients think twice […]
Comparison of non-surgical treatment methods for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: protocol for a randomized controlled trial Michael Schneider Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2014, 22:19 Full Text Article Abstract Background Lumbar spinal stenosis is the most common reason for spinal surgery in older adults. Previous studies have shown that surgery is effective for severe cases […]
Eur Spine J. 2014 Jun;23(6):1282-301. doi: 10.1007/s00586-014-3262-6. Epub 2014 Mar 15. Ammendolia C1, Stuber K, Tomkins-Lane C, Schneider M, Rampersaud YR, Furlan AD, Kennedy CA. Author information Abstract PURPOSE: To investigate what interventions can improve walking ability in neurogenic claudication with lumbar spinal stenosis. METHODS: We searched CENTRAL, Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL and ICL databases up […]
Two-year comprehensive medical management of degenerative lumbar spine disease (lumbar spondylolisthesis, stenosis, or disc herniation): a value analysis of cost, pain, disability, and quality of life. Parker SL, et al. J Neurosurg Spine. 2014 May 2. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Object Current health care reform calls for a reduction of procedures and treatments that […]
Radiol Med. 2014 Mar;119(3):164-74. doi: 10.1007/s11547-013-0330-7. Epub 2013 Dec 12. Splendiani A, Ferrari F, Barile A, Masciocchi C, Gallucci M. Abstract PURPOSE: The aim of our study was to evaluate the presence of dynamic foraminal stenosis using a new low-field dedicated magnetic resonance (MR) unit with a balancing system that allows images to be acquired […]
Asian Spine J. 2014 Feb;8(1):44-50. doi: 10.4184/asj.2014.8.1.44. Epub 2014 Feb 6. Comparison of the oswestry disability index and magnetic resonance imaging findings in lumbar canal stenosis: an observational study. Goni VG1, Hampannavar A1, Gopinathan NR1, Singh P2, Sudesh P1, Logithasan RK1, Sharma A1, Bk S1, Sament R1. Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. PURPOSE: The aim […]
A 5-year follow-up study Maarit Pakarinen, MD The Spine Journal Available online 30 January 2014 Abstract Background context In lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) conservative treatment is usually the first choice of treatment. If conservative treatment fails, surgery is indicated. Psychological factors such as depression and anxiety are known to affect the outcome of surgery. Previous […]
Rainville J, et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2013 Jul 1;38(15):1282-7. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02120, USA. jrainvil@nebh.org Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Comparative study using combined data from 2 prospective cohort studies. OBJECTIVE: To expose the differences between the clinical characteristics of neurogenic claudication from magnetic resonance image-documented lumbar spinal […]
Julie M. Fritz, PhD, PT, ATC Abstract Background /Context: A period of non-surgical management is advocated prior to surgical treatment for most patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. Currently, little evidence is available to define optimal non-surgical management. Physical therapy is often used, however its use and effectiveness relative to other non-surgical strategies has not been […]
Rainville, James MD; Lopez, Edrick MD, JD Spine 01 July 2013 Vol. 38 – Issue 15: p 1282–1287 Abstract Study Design. Comparative study using combined data from 2 prospective cohort studies. Objective. To expose the differences between the clinical characteristics of neurogenic claudication from magnetic resonance image-documented lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) and lumbosacral radicular syndrome […]
Spine: 20 April 2013 – Volume 38 – Issue 9 – p E554–E561 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31828a2846 Epidemiology Socioeconomic and Physical Characteristics of Individuals With Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Abbas, Janan MSc*,†; Hamoud, Kamal MD, MCh(Orth)‡; May, Hila MSc*; Peled, Nathan MD§; Sarig, Rachel DMD, PhD*; Stein, Dan MSC*; Alperovitch-Najemson, Deborah PhD*; Hershkovitz, Israel PhD* Abstract Study […]
Relationship Between Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Lifestyle-Related Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Multicenter Observational Study Uesugi, Kazuhide MD, PhD Spine 20 April 2013 Vol. 38 – Issue 9: p E540–E545 Abstract Study Design. A cross-sectional multicenter observational study. Objective. To identify associations between lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) and lifestyle-related diseases. Summary of Background Data. Impaired blood flow […]