Is the interspinous process device safe and effective in elderly patients with lumbar degeneration? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
ConclusionsThis systematic review and meta-analysis indicated no superiority in the clinical outcome for IPD compared with decompression surgery. However, more clinical studies are warranted to determine the efficacy and safety of IPD. (Source: European Spine Journal)
Source: European Spine Journal - February 12, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Early efficacy observation of the unilateral biportal endoscopic technique in the treatment of multi-level lumbar spinal stenosis
To explore the early curative effect of unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) in the treatment of multi-level lumbar spinal stenosis with the help of multiple small incisions. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research - February 3, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Dingding Jia, Xin Qiao, Xuepan Wang, Shaoqing Li, Qiang Li, Yunbing Hao and Xiangping Peng Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Psoas muscle index and psoas muscle density are associated with functional status in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis
CONCLUSION: The PMI and muscle attenuation were positively correlated with functional status in patients with DLSS. These findings have important implications for physiotherapy programs of postoperative rehabilitation and conservative management of DLSS.PMID:38306020 | DOI:10.3233/BMR-230138 (Source: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - February 2, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Xiaofei Hou Hailiang Hu Chao Kong Sitao Zhang Wei Wang Shibao Lu Source Type: research
