scholarly journals Reply to the Letter to the Editor of V. Kumar et al. concerning “Primary cervical decompression surgery may improve lumbar symptoms in patients with tandem spinal stenosis” by Inoue T, et al. (Eur Spine J; 2021 Jan 6. doi: 10.1007/s00586-020–06693-0)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taro Inoue ◽  
Shiro Imagama
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Stenosis ◽  
Decompression Surgery ◽  
Letter To The Editor ◽  
Tandem Spinal Stenosis

Primary cervical decompression surgery may improve lumbar symptoms in patients with tandem spinal stenosis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taro Inoue ◽  
Kei Ando ◽  
Kazuyoshi Kobayashi ◽  
Hiroaki Nakashima ◽  
Keigo Ito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Stenosis ◽  
Decompression Surgery ◽  
Tandem Spinal Stenosis

scholarly journals Linical efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis in elderly patients: a retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Li ◽  
Yufu Ou ◽  
Furong Xie ◽  
Weiguo Liang ◽  
Gang Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Spinal Stenosis ◽  
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis ◽  
Lumbar Discectomy ◽  
Lumbar Spine Surgery ◽  
Decompression Surgery ◽  
Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy ◽  
Lumbar Spinal

Abstract Background Although percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) is increasingly being used to treat lumbar degenerative disease, the treatment of elderly patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) involves considerable uncertainty. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of PELD for the treatment of LSS in elderly patients aged 65 years or older. Methods In this retrospective review, 136 patients aged 65 years or older who underwent PELD to treat LSS were evaluated. The patients were divided into two groups, group A (ages 65–74) and group B (age ≥ 75), and perioperative data were analyzed. The Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, visual analog scale (VAS) score, and MacNab classification were used to evaluate postoperative clinical efficacy. Results All patients successfully underwent the operation with satisfactory treatment outcomes. Compared to preoperative scores, the self-reported scores or pain while performing daily activities were significantly improved in both treatment groups (P < 0.05). No statistically significant between-group differences were observed in operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative bed rest, and postoperative hospital stay (P > 0.05). The overall postoperative complication rate was similar between the two groups. Moreover, no statistically significant differences in VAS-back pain scores, VAS-leg pain scores, JOA scores, and MacNab classification were found between the groups at the 3-month and 1.5-year follow-up examinations (P > 0.05). Conclusion PELD is safe and effective for the treatment of LSS in elderly patients. Age is not a contraindication for decompressive lumbar spine surgery. PELD has advantages such as reduced trauma, fewer anesthesia-related complications, and a fast postoperative recovery. Elderly patients should be considered good candidates for lumbar decompression surgery using minimally invasive techniques.

Impact of leg numbness on patient satisfaction following decompression surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 112-115
Author(s):  
Yoji Ogura ◽  
Yoshiyuki Takahashi ◽  
Takahiro Kitagawa ◽  
Yoshiro Yonezawa ◽  
Kodai Yoshida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Spinal Stenosis ◽  
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis ◽  
Decompression Surgery ◽  
Lumbar Spinal

scholarly journals One-staged combined decompression for the patients with cervico-thoracic tandem spinal stenosis

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 374-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panpan Hu ◽  
Miao Yu ◽  
Xiaoguang Liu ◽  
Zhongjun Liu ◽  
Liang Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Stenosis ◽  
Tandem Spinal Stenosis

Reversibility of nerve root sedimentation sign in lumbar spinal stenosis patients after decompression surgery

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 2573-2580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Barz ◽  
Markus Melloh ◽  
Lukas P. Staub ◽  
Sarah J. Lord ◽  
Harry R. Merk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Stenosis ◽  
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis ◽  
Nerve Root ◽  
Decompression Surgery ◽  
Lumbar Spinal
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