Activity Changes in Elderly Patients With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Before and After Decompressive Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Lumbar spinal stenosis LSS is a common age-related condition causing low back pain, poor balance, and reduced activity, which significantly lowers quality of life. This research aims to study how decompressive surgery affects activity levels in elderly patients with symptomatic LSS. The study addresses gaps in understanding the surgerys impact on physical activity, beyond known improvements in pain and disability. Participants in this observational study will undergo decompressive surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis. Activity levels will be measured before surgery and at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery using accelerometers, which provide detailed activity data. This long-term follow-up allows researchers to observe changes in physical activity over two years. During the study, participants physical activity, inactivity, quality of life, functional disability, and self-reported activity will be regularly assessed. These evaluations will use objective device measurements and questionnaires. The study will monitor changes from before surgery through the two-year follow-up to understand how surgery influences activity and well-being in elderly LSS patients.

Activity Levels Amongst Patients With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis