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The influence of intervertebral disc vacuum phenomenon on the clinical efficacy of different approaches for lumbar spinal stenosis: a retrospective cohort study

This retrospective cohort study of 70 patients with lumbar spinal stenosis and intervertebral disc vacuum phenomenon (IDVP) found that while both unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) significantly improved clinical outcomes, fusion surgery (TLIF) was more effective than UBE in alleviating leg pain.

Original authors: Lei Liu, Tongqu Song, Hengcai Zhou, Qi Cheng, Chao Ma, Jie Shang, Meng Han, Bin Wu

Published 2026-10-04
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Original authors: Lei Liu, Tongqu Song, Hengcai Zhou, Qi Cheng, Chao Ma, Jie Shang, Meng Han, Bin Wu

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