Spinal stenosis & Pressure on the nerves causing leg pain
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - signed informed consent - is 18 - 80 years old at time of surgery - has intermittent neurogenic claudication - has received at least three months of conservative care therapy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - has cauda equina syndrome - has Paget's disease, severe osteoporosis or metastasis to the vertebrae - has had any surgery of the lumbar spine - has severe comorbid conditions - has any systemic disease that will interfere with the patient's welfare or outcome during the investigation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Symptoms and patient satisfaction will be measured with the Zurich Claudication Questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The cost effectiveness as measured by the EuroQol questionnaire and costs obtained from the patient's diary. | — |
Countries
Netherlands