Comparative Effectiveness and Prognostic Factors of Surgical and Non-surgical Management of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Patients receiving surgical treatment undergo various types of posterior decompressive surgery with or without spinal fusion. The method used for decompressive surgery or fusions is determined solely by the surgeon.

Patients managing lumbar spinal stenosis non-surgically are either referred to rehabilitation primary health care center or referred back to their general practitioner for treatment. Treatment may include physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment, lifestyle changes and/or pain management. Post-surgically patients may also be referred to rehabilitation at a primary health care center.