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. 2010 Sep;179(3):365-8.
doi: 10.1007/s11845-010-0466-6. Epub 2010 Feb 17.

The analysis of the factors affecting lumbar spinal stenosis in adult patients

H Kaptan  1 , M Ilhan, K Cakiroglu, O Kasimcan, C Kilic
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The analysis of the factors affecting lumbar spinal stenosis in adult patients

H Kaptan et al. Ir J Med Sci. 2010 Sep.

Abstract

Background: In this study 67 lumbar spinal stenosis in adult patients operated in our clinic in 3 years are aimed to be analysed in terms of clinical and surgical techniques.

Methods: Diagnoses were made on the basis of patients' histories and their clinical examinations.

Results: Average age was 52.16 +/- 8.9 (33-64). 70.1% (47) of patients were females and 29.9% (20) were males. The most frequent neurological symptoms were 71.1% lasque (+) and 56.7% sensory loss. The anterior-posterior diameter was below 11.5 mm in 56.7% of the cases. Partial recovery was observed in the early term of 71.6% the cases. 56.7% of the cases were applied total laminectomy.

Conclusion: Decompressive laminectomy can be performed safely and effectively in patients of with lumbar stenosis.

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