The AAO Journal, 2006/12, 16(4):18-20, type of study: ,cs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Keywords:

non-operative care [1]
OMT [3924]
osteopathic manipulative treatment [3945]
case series [63]
spinal stenosis [8]

Abstract:

The diagnosis of spinal stenosis is frequently made in an aging population. Spinal stenosis surgery is the most rapidly increasing surgical procedure by spinal surgeons. The major surgical indication is lack of response to “conservative care”. A number of non-operative treatments have been advocated. This report is about 15 consecutive patients presenting with disabling back and leg pain, and significant reduction in activities of daily living. The primary treatment consisted of specific osteopathic manipulative treatment and a structured exercise program. None required surgical intervention and all noted pain reduction and increased walking tolerance.