Introduction and reproducibility of an updated practical grading system for lumbar foraminal stenosis based on high-resolution MR imaging
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-91462-2
Abstract: In this paper we sought to develop and assess the reproducibility of an updated 6-point grading system for lumbar foraminal stenosis based on the widely used Lee classification that more accurately describes lumbar foraminal stenosis… read more here.
Keywords: resolution; grading system; stenosis; lumbar foraminal ... See more keywords
Clinical outcome of percutaneous lumbar foraminoplasty using a safety-improved device in patients with lumbar foraminal spinal stenosis
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000015169
Abstract: Abstract Lumbar foraminal spinal stenosis (LFSS) is defined as the narrowing of the nerve root exit associated with a herniated intervertebral disc, osteoarthritic changes in the facet joints, or a hypertrophied ligamentum flavum, which can… read more here.
Keywords: pain; foraminal spinal; lumbar foraminal; lumbar ... See more keywords
Comparative Effectiveness Between Primary and Revision Foraminotomy for the Treatment of Lumbar Foraminal Stenosis
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DOI: 10.14444/7067
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Foraminotomy has demonstrated clinical benefit in patients with lumbar foraminal stenosis (LFS), as evidenced by several small retrospective investigations. However, there is a subset of patients who have recurrent symptoms following the operation… read more here.
Keywords: revision; treatment; foraminal stenosis; qol ... See more keywords
Lumbar Foraminal Stenosis Classification That Guides Surgical Treatment
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DOI: 10.14444/8311
Abstract: Background There are numerous radiological and anatomical studies on lumbar foramina in the literature, but there are no distinctive studies about the relationship between treatment and the type of foraminal stenosis. This study was conducted… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar foraminal; classification; surgery; foraminal stenosis ... See more keywords
SPINE: High heterogeneity and no significant differences in clinical outcomes of endoscopic foraminotomy vs fusion for lumbar foraminal stenosis: a meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1530/eor-22-0093
Abstract: Objective This study aimed to systematically review the literature for comparative and non-comparative studies reporting on clinical outcomes of patients with lumbar foraminal stenosis treated by either endoscopic foraminotomy or fusion. Methods In adherence with… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar foraminal; fusion; foraminotomy fusion; foraminal stenosis ... See more keywords