The studies tackle the use of minimally invasive spine surgery to treat LSS in patients older than 65. The results show even severe cases saw improvements, including lower complications rates and blood loss, from minimally invasive procedures.
The study in the Journal of Orthopaedics is titled “Minimally Invasive Surgery Through Endoscopic Laminotomy and Foraminotomy for the Treatment of Lumbar Spine Stenosis.” The study in the Journal of Spine is titled “Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment for Severe Symptomatic Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Case Study.”
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