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Similar outcomes between biportal endoscopic and microscopic lumbar decompressive laminectomy
April 2020
Similar outcomes between biportal endoscopic and microscopic lumbar decompressive laminectomy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Biportal endoscopic versus microscopic lumbar decompressive laminectomy in patients with spinal stenosis: a randomized controlled trial.
Spine J. 2020 Feb;20(2):156-165.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty-four patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis were randomized to receive a biportal endoscopic or microscopic lumbar decompressive laminectomy. The primary outcome of interest was Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores at 12 months post-operation. Secondary outcomes of interest included back and leg pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), EQ-5D quality of life scores, painDETECT scores...
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