Limited segmental decompression [LSD] for degenerative lumbar canal stenosis

Twenty-eight patients diagnosed with degenerative lumbar canal stenosis were prospectively reviewed following limited segmental decompression. After a mean follow up of 10.5 months, the subjective improvement in leg pain and walking distance was seen in 25 patients and 26 patients respectively. There were 2 dural tears and one superficial wound infection. Limited segmental decompression is safe and reliable method in treating elderly patients with symptoms of degenerative lumbar canal stenosis

effects of posterior instrumented fusion on pulmonary function testing in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

A prospective cohort of 30 patients diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis to study the effect of posterior instrumented fusion on pulmonary function testing. Vital Capacity VC/litre], Forced Vital capacity [FVC/litre] and Forced Expiratory Volume in one second [FEVl/litre] measurements were used to evaluate pulmonary volume and flow. A mean of 80.5% frontal plane correction was achieved. A significant decrease in pulmonary function testing at 3 months postoperative was observed. At 12 months postoperative there was a significant increase in pulmonary function testing