What is the long-term result (four+ years) of surgical management of spinal stenosis?
The long-term results of surgical management of spinal stenosis are good or excellent in 50-79% of patients. Grade of Recommendation: C Definitions: Grades of Recommendation for Summaries or Reviews of Studies A. Good evidence (Level I Studies with consistent finding) for or against recommending intervention. B. Fair evidence (Level II or III Studies with consistent findings) for or against recommending intervention. C. Poor quality evidence (Level IV or V Studies) for or against recommending intervention. I. Insufficient or conflicting evidence not allowing a recommendation for or against intervention.
