ANIL TAŞKESEN, ÖMER NEŞET KİŞİ, FATİH GÜNAYDIN
Abant Tıp Dergisi - 2025;14(2):58-64
Introduction: Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a degenerative disease characterized by neurogenic claudication and pain. The effects on patients’ radiological findings and quality of life (QOL) are a matter of curiosity. This study examined the radiological findings and QOL in patients with LSS in a Turkish cohort. Materials and Methods: One hundred thirty patients were evaluated, and 102 female:75 and male:27) who agreed to participate were included in the study. The patient’s QOL was assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and radiologically using the Schizas classification. Results: The relationship between the patients’ Schızas radiological classes and Age, Height, Weight, body mass index (BMI), and ODI was investigated. No statistical significance was found besides age and BMI, which are expected (table 3). In this regard, there was no correlation between Schizas and ODI, as expected. Conclusion: The most important finding of this study is that there is no relationship between the radiological stage and QOL in patients with LSS. In this context, patients’ clinical symptoms should be more prominent in the treatment decisions and follow-up processes during the treatment process.
