Lumbar unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression in lumbar spinal stenosis
Background: Multiple surgical approaches are existing for the management of lumbar canal stenosis. Objective: This study was conducted to assess the outcomes of unilateral laminotomy with bilateral decompression in such cases. Patients and methods: This prospective study was conducted at Mansoura Un...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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London Academic Publishing
2020-03-01
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Series: | Romanian Neurosurgery |
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Online Access: | https://www.journals.lapub.co.uk/index.php/roneurosurgery/article/view/1542 |
Summary: | Background: Multiple surgical approaches are existing for the management of lumbar canal stenosis.
Objective: This study was conducted to assess the outcomes of unilateral laminotomy with bilateral decompression in such cases.
Patients and methods: This prospective study was conducted at Mansoura University Hospitals, and we included a total of 12 cases with lumbar canal stenosis. All cases underwent unilateral laminotomy with bilateral canal decompression during the period between July 2017 and July 2018. Post-operative outcomes included ODI, and VAS score for both leg and back pain.
Results: The age of the cases ranged between 38 and 62 years. We included 7 males and 5 females. ODI, lower extremity, and back pain showed a significant decrease after the operation (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Unilateral laminotomy with bilateral canal decompression is a safe and feasible approach to managing LSS. Excellent outcomes are expected regarding leg pain and quality of life, while slight improvement is anticipated regarding low back pain. |
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ISSN: | 1220-8841 2344-4959 |