Single-segment central lumbar spinal stenosis: Correlation with lumbar X-ray measurements

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Lumbar X-rays are usually preferred in patients with lower back pain, but lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) cannot be directly observed on lumbar X-ray films.

OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of this study is to explore the correlation between the degree of single-segment central LSS and lumbar X-ray measurements.

METHODS:

The data of 60 male patients aged 39–78 years with single-segment central LSS were analyzed. Linear correlation analysis was used to determine the correlation between the single-segment central LSS and the various measurement parameters. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the factors affecting single-segment central LSS.

RESULTS:

There were significant differences in S ${}_1$ /S ${}_0$ , E, B, L ${}_{1-5}$ Cobb, and M among the three groups ( $p<$ 0.05). S ${}_1$ /S ${}_0$ was positively correlated with E, B, L ${}_{1-5}$ Cobb, and M ( $p<$ 0.05), but was not correlated with D ( $p=$ 0.66). After multiple linear regression analysis, B, L ${}_{1-5}$ Cobb, and M were independently associated with S ${}_1$ /S ${}_0$ .

CONCLUSIONS:

The B, L ${}_{1-5}$ Cobb, and M parameters were independently associated with single-stage central LSS, and would likely be of particular value in evaluating the degree of single-segment central LSS; B, L ${}_{1-5}$ Cobb, and M served as independent predictors of the degree of LSS. These findings will guide clinicians’ decision-making in the future.