The association between intermittent neurogenic claudication and spinal sagittal balance in patients with lumbar canal stenosis: a prospective study

نویسندگان

1 MD, Associate Professor of Orthopedics, Department of Spine Surgery, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 MD, Assistant Professor of Orthopedics, Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicines, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

3 MD, Assistant Professor of Orthopedics, Department of Spine Surgery, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

4 MD, Assistant Professor of Orthopedics, Department of Spine Surgery, Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

5 MD, Assistant Professor of Orthopedics, Department of Spine Surgery, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

6 MD, Assistant Professor of Orthopedics, Department of Spine Surgery, Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

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چکیده

Background: Neurologic claudication (NC) is one of the most common clinical symptoms in patients with spinal canal stenosis. The patient feels pain and paresthesia in his lower extremity during walking that is relieved by stooping ahead. Sagittal balance of spine is one of the most important factors in treating patients ...