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Rheumatology
Sys. Review
DTI may help predict prognosis and monitor recovery in lumbar disc herniation and stenosis
Imaging Technology May Help Predict Recovery from Lumbar Disc Herniation
This narrative review examines diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) for lumbar disc herniation and lumbar spinal stenosis. The authors argue DTI c…
New imaging techniques may help doctors predict how well patients will recover from back issues and track muscle changes after surgery.
Frontiers
Oct 23, 2026
Rheumatology
Sys. Review
Unilateral biportal endoscopic decompression and pulsed radiofrequency neuromodulation may address symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis
Single case shows bone regrowth after spinal surgery
This case report describes a patient with lumbar spinal stenosis treated with right-sided unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) decompression…
A patient's spinal canal narrowed again after surgery, but new bone growth was spotted on imaging, offering clues for follow-up care.
Frontiers
Sep 5, 2026
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Meta-analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis of unilateral biportal endoscopic decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis
Meta-analysis compares two endoscopic spine surgeries for spinal stenosis
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 1,395 patients from 10 studies comparing unilateral biportal endoscopic decompression (UB…
A new endoscopic spine surgery for spinal stenosis may lead to fewer complications and less pain than older methods, based on a review of 1,…
Frontiers
Apr 20, 2026
Physical Medicine & Rehab
Feasibility study shows high acceptability for STRIDE rehabilitation in lumbar spinal stenosis surgery
Small study finds rehabilitation program acceptable for spinal stenosis surgery patients
A single-arm feasibility study of 15 adults aged ≥50 awaiting LSS surgery found the 24-week STRIDE rehabilitation program had high acceptabi…
A new rehabilitation program helped older adults walk farther and take more steps before and after spinal stenosis surgery.
medRxiv
Apr 5, 2026