Limited segmental decompression [LSD] for degenerative lumbar canal stenosis
Medical Journal of Cairo University [The]. 2007; 75 (4 [Supp.II]): 73-76
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ABSTRACT
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
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Assunto principal:
Seguimentos
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Resultado do Tratamento
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Descompressão Cirúrgica
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Vértebras Lombares
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Med. J. Cairo Univ.
Ano de publicação:
2007
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