Surgical outcomes for lumbar spinal canal stenosis in elderly patients
Open Access
- 11 May 2018
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Biomedical Research and Therapy in Biomedical Research and Therapy
- Vol. 5 (5), 2279-2286
- https://doi.org/10.15419/bmrat.v5i5.441
Abstract
Purpose of the study: To understand surgical outcomes, based on standardized tools, after surgery of lumbar spinal canal stenosis in patients aged 65 years and older. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken in 58 elderly patients before and after surgery. Demographic data, procedures, perioperative comorbidities, preoperative and postoperative pain intensity, primary activities of daily living, quality of life, and fear avoidance were collected at baseline. All patients were followed up to 6 and 12 months after operation. Results: Following surgery, there was a significant reduction in the VAS scale (for pain severity) and fear avoidance beliefs (FAB) questionnaire scale (PImplication: The present study suggests that surgery in elderly patients is effective for the treatment of spinal stenosis, in those patients who did not respond well to conservative treatment.Keywords
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