An Open-Label Randomized Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Surgical Treatment in Patients With Single Level Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Using Minimally Invasive Decompression and Fusion and Traditional Open
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of minimally invasive decompression and fusion over the traditional open decompression and fusion in patients with single-level lumbar stenosis caused by degenerative spondylolisthesis. Postoperative follow-up will continue for 12 months. Сlinical, safety, radiological and cost-effectiveness endpoints will be evaluated.
• Age 40-75 years;
• Neurogenic claudication or bilateral radiculopathy caused by single level combination of degenerative stenosis and spondylolisthesis confirmed by MRI at one level L3-L4 or L4-L5 or L5-S1;
• Symptoms persisting for at least three months prior to surgery;
• Given written Informed Consent Form;
• Able and agree to fully comply with the clinical protocol and willing to adhere to follow-up schedule and requirements;
• Oswestry Disability Index score of at least 40/100 at baseline;