Patients With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis With Balance Disorder
Condition: Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
MeSH terms: Spinal Stenosis; Constriction, Pathologic
Study type: Observational

Summary: 
      It is seen that patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis often experience balance problems.
      Although the relationship between muscle thickness and balance has been explained, there are
      insufficient studies investigating the relationship between balance problems and muscle
      thickness in patients with LSS. In addition, no study has been found comparing the difference
      in muscle thickness and cross-sectional area in LSS patients with poor and normal balance. In
      addition, biopsychosocial factors such as pain, disability and fear of falling in balance
      disorders have not been adequately explained. The aim of our study is to compare the results
      of muscle thickness and cross-sectional area, pain, disability and fear of falling in
      patients with LSS with and without balance problems and to examine the relationship between
      them.
    

Detailed description: 
      The stability and balance of the lumbar spine depends on the paraspinal muscles surrounding
      it. In addition, the atrophy of the muscle in this area leads to deterioration of the body's
      stability. The multifidus muscle is important for the lumbar region due to its multiple
      connections. Today, morphological factors of paraspinal muscles are being investigated. The
      degeneration occurring in these muscles also causes a decrease in the thickness and
      cross-sectional areas of the muscle. This condition is associated with loss of balance in
      various populations. However, this relationship has not been adequately investigated in
      patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. At the same time, the intensity of pain affects balance
      and causes disruptions. Balance problems in older adults can lead to falls, leading to
      vertebral and femoral neck fractures. These injuries cause a decrease in quality of life.
      When the literature is examined, it is seen that patients with LSS often have balance
      problems. Parameters such as muscle mass, pain, disability and fear of falling affect this
      factor. However, although the relationship between muscle thickness and balance has been
      described in various populations, there are insufficient studies investigating the
      relationship between balance problems and muscle thickness in patients with LSS. In addition,
      no study has been found comparing the difference in muscle thickness and cross-sectional area
      in LSS patients with poor and normal balance. In addition, it is observed that
      biopsychosocial factors such as pain, disability and fear of falling in balance disorders are
      not adequately explained. In this context, our study aims to compare the results of muscle
      thickness and cross-sectional area, pain, disability and fear of falling in patients with LSS
      with and without balance problems and to examine the relationship between them.
    

Observational model: Cohort
Time perspective: Cross-Sectional
Sampling method: Non-Probability Sample
Study population: 
        Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis