Limited segmental decompression [LSD] for degenerative lumbar canal stenosis

Fifty-three patients diagnosed with degenerative lumbar canal stenosis were prospectively reviewed following limited segmental decompression. After a mean follow-up of 14.6 months, the subjective improvement in leg pain and walking distance was seen in 46 patients and 48 patients respectively. There were 4 dural tears and three superficial wound infection. Limited segmental decompression is safe and reliable method in treating elderly patients with symptoms of degenerative lumbar canal stenosis