Biportal and Uniportal Endoscopy Compared in Trial
The trial investigates how biportal and uniportal endoscopic approaches differ in postoperative disability, imaging results, and recovery metrics for lumbar spinal stenosis.
A prospective cohort study is investigating the efficacy of two minimally invasive surgical techniques—unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) and uniportal endoscopy (UE)—for treating lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) in 120 patients aged 50 to 80. The study will follow participants for 12 months, measuring outcomes such as functional ability via the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and pain levels through the visual analogue scale (VAS). The study is significant for providing comparative data on these techniques, conducted by a team led by Dr. Haining Tan from Beijing Friendship Hospital.
1. Study compares UBE and UE for lumbar spinal stenosis treatment. 2. 120 patients aged 50-80 are included. 3. Primary outcome is Oswestry Disability Index after 12 months. 4. Secondary outcomes include VAS for pain and JOA score. 5. Study approved by an institutional review board.
