Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a progressive disease with potentially dangerous consequences that affect quality of life. Despite the detailed literature, natural history is unpredictable. This uncertainty presents a challenge making the correct management decisions, especially in patients with mild to moderate symptoms, regarding conservative or surgical treatment. This article focused on conservative treatment for degenerative LSS.

Conservative Treatment and Percutaneous Pain Relief Techniques in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations

Gatti, Roberto;
2020-01-01

Abstract

Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a progressive disease with potentially dangerous consequences that affect quality of life. Despite the detailed literature, natural history is unpredictable. This uncertainty presents a challenge making the correct management decisions, especially in patients with mild to moderate symptoms, regarding conservative or surgical treatment. This article focused on conservative treatment for degenerative LSS.
2020
Conservative treatment
Follow-up of LSS
Guidelines
LBP, Low back pain
LS, Likert scale
LSS
LSS, Lumbar spinal stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis
PT, Physical therapy
Percutaneous pain relief techniques
RCT, Randomized controlled trial
WFNS, World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
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