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Minimal Invasive Decompression for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Joint Authors
Popov, Victor
Anderson, David G.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common condition in elderly patients and may lead to progressive back and leg pain, muscular weakness, sensory disturbance, and/or problems with ambulation.
Multiple studies suggest that surgical decompression is an effective therapy for patients with symptomatic lumbar stenosis.
Although traditional lumbar decompression is a time-honored procedure, minimally invasive procedures are now available which can achieve the goals of decompression with less bleeding, smaller incisions, and quicker patient recovery.
This paper will review the technique of performing ipsilateral and bilateral decompressions using a tubular retractor system and microscope.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Popov, Victor& Anderson, David G.. 2012. Minimal Invasive Decompression for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Advances in Orthopedics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Popov, Victor& Anderson, David G.. Minimal Invasive Decompression for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Advances in Orthopedics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487773
American Medical Association (AMA)
Popov, Victor& Anderson, David G.. Minimal Invasive Decompression for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Advances in Orthopedics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487773
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487773