Arguments for the choice of surgical treatments in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis - a systematic appraisal of randomized controlled trials

Burgstaller, Jakob M; Porchet, François; Steurer, Johann; Wertli, Maria M

doi:10.1186/s12891-015-0548-8

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Burgstaller, J. M., Porchet, F., Steurer, J., & Wertli, M. M. (2015). Arguments for the choice of surgical treatments in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis - a systematic appraisal of randomized controlled trials. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 16(96), online. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-015-0548-8

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Lumbar spinal stenosis is the most common reason for spinal surgery in elderly patients. However, the surgical management of spinal stenosis is controversial. The aim of this review was to list aspects a surgeon considers when choosing a specific type of treatment. METHODS: Appraisal of arguments reported in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) included in systematic reviews published or indexed in the Cochrane library studying surgical treatments in patients with spinal stenosis. RESULTS: Eight out of nine RCTs listed argu