Outcomes of Surgery for Degenerative Lumbar Spine Diseases

Outcomes and Complications of Surgery for Degenerative Lumbar Spine Diseases in Elderly Patients Above 65 Years.

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of surgery on the elderly patients with DSD.

This study based on observation and follow up of elderly patients underwent for surgery for degenrtative lumbar spine diseases and the effectiveness of the surgery on the quality of their life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients of both genders with age above 65 years with Low Back Pain and disability.
• Pt with clinical diagnosis of degenerative lumbar spine disease.
• Pt with MRI showing Degenerative lumbar spine disease need surgical intervention.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients having malignancy, vertebral fractures, trauma, inflammatory illnesses, and infection.
• Patients with degenerative conditions in the cervical and /or thoracic spine.