Expert review of medical devices
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Expert Rev Med Devices · Jan 2015
Meta Analysis Comparative StudyStand-alone interspinous spacer versus decompressive laminectomy for treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis.
To compare the two-year clinical outcomes of a prospective, randomized controlled trial of an FDA-approved interspinous spacer with the compilation of published findings from 19 studies of decompressive laminectomy for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis. ⋯ Both treatments provide effective and durable symptom relief of claudicant symptoms. This stand-alone interspinous spacer offers the patient a minimally invasive option with less surgical risk.