[PDF] Top 20 The boot camp program for lumbar spinal stenosis: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial

... training program for LSS known as the Boot Camp Program for LSS ...This program aims to address the multi-faceted aspects of LSS using a multi-modal non-surgical approach with a focus ... See full document

... 10 randomized trials and 11 observational studies; yet only one small randomized trial and two observational studies were specifically related to ...the randomized trial, epidural ... See full document

... Every effort is made to maintain blinding of the patients and evaluators during the course of the trial. All base- line and follow up interviews are conducted by a study research assistant who remains blinded to ... See full document

... multicentre randomized controlled trial [the Spinal Stenosis Trial (SST) (part of the NORDSTEN study)] including 465 patients aged 18 – 80 years with neurogenic claudication or ... See full document

... Sedentary behaviour has important implications for overall health in the LSS population [7,8]. Physical in- activity and accompanying weight gain increase the risk of many chronic diseases, notably obesity, metabolic ... See full document

... Participants randomized to this subgroup had disposable self-adhesive electrical pads (Blue Sensor P, Ambu A/S, Denmark) applied over the para-spinal musculature from the L3 to ...the protocol of ... See full document

... Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is one of the most frequent degenerative conditions in older-aged patients [1] and the most common indication for spine surgery in pa- tients older than 65 years ... See full document

... LSS: Lumbar spinal stenosis; MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging; NNT: Number needed to treat; NRS: Numeric rating scale; ODI: Oswestry disability index; PROMs: Patient reported outcome measures; SAP: ... See full document

... of lumbar spine fusions (LSF) ...and spinal stenosis [2]. In adult patients with lumbar isthmic or degenerative spondylolisthesis LSF has been reported to reduce symptoms ... See full document

... based environment may not be common or available in many practice settings throughout the world. Though we did assess outcomes up to 6 months after treatment, degenerative LSS is a chronic condition which needs ... See full document

... Although cluster randomization provides protection against heterogeneity that may occur due to patient par- ticipants in a practice not being independent, serious imbalances can occur as practices often have vastly dif- ... See full document

... subsequently randomized to a control group and treatment ...time trial performances to quantify sweat ...time trial performance in both environmental ...time trial performances in ... See full document

... The number of subjects for MRI Scan in this study increases with age and peaks at 50 - 59 years as represented in Figure 1. This is similar to the report by Uduma et al. [3] that found the largest studied population with ... See full document

... Every attempt will be made to collect full follow-up data on all women (unless a woman withdraws consent for follow-up data collection). In particular, women will be followed up even after protocol violation. It ... See full document

... The lumbar transverse processes exhibit a hyperechoic reflection and acous- tic shadows on ultrasound scans, which can produce a ‘ trident sign ’ ...the lumbar plexus are located in the posterior portion of ... See full document

... after lumbar spinal surgery were considered eligible for data ...of randomized controlled trial, cohort study, or case–control study, adult patients who had undergone lumbar ... See full document

... The main argument identified in this appraisal for and against decompression alone in patient with lumbar spinal stenosis was whether or not instability should be treated with (instrumented) fusion ... See full document

... circumferential disc bulge from L3-L4 to L5-S1 intervertebral disc level with ventral thecal sac indentation and significant spinal canal compromise at all level. Bilateral neural foramina compromise with ... See full document

... assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial will be ...with spinal cord injury, who have completed their primary rehabilitation at least 6 months prior, will be recruited from five SCI units ... See full document

... weeks. Other inclusion criteria included: a reliable care- giver; ability to assent to treatment; current antiparkinsonian treatment deemed to be optimal by the attending specialist consultants and communication ability ... See full document