Minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild^®) has been shown to be safe and effective for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis patients with hypertrophic ligamentum flavum as a contributing factor. This study examines the long-term durability of the mild procedure through 5-year follow-up. Pain relief and opioid medications utilization during 12-month follow-up were also assessed.

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症状性腰椎管狭窄症患者微创腰椎减压术的持久性：长期随访

微创腰椎减压术（轻度^®）已被证明是安全有效的治疗以肥厚黄韧带为诱因的腰椎管狭窄症患者。本研究通过 5 年的随访检查了轻度手术的长期持久性。还评估了 12 个月随访期间的疼痛缓解和阿片类药物使用情况。