The effect of various options for decompression of degenerated lumbar spine motion segments on the range of motion: a biomechanical in vitro study

[摘要] Background Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common disease in the aging population. Decompression surgery represents the treatment standard, however, a risk of segmental destabilization depending on the approach and extent of decompression is discussed. So far, biomechanical studies on techniques were mainly conducted on non-degenerated specimens. This biomechanical in vitro study aimed to investigate the increase in segmental range of motion (ROM) depending on the extent of decompression in degenerated segments.

[学科分类] 骨科学

[关键词] Lumbar spinal stenosis;Degenerative disc disease;Secondary lumbar instability;Decompressive surgery;Biomechanical testing;Range of motion