Does magnetic resonance imaging morphology correlate with preoperative neurological status in operatively treated lumbar canal stenosis? A retrospective study | Synapse
March 18, 2026Open Access
Does magnetic resonance imaging morphology correlate with preoperative neurological status in operatively treated lumbar canal stenosis? A retrospective study
Key Points
To investigate the relationship between MRI morphology and preoperative neurological status in patients with lumbar canal stenosis.
Retrospective analysis of MRI images of patients with lumbar canal stenosis.
Assessment of preoperative neurological status based on clinical symptoms.
Evaluation of correlations between MRI findings and clinical severity.
No strong correlation found between MRI morphology and preoperative neurological status.
Clinical symptoms are prioritized over imaging results in surgical decision-making.
Abstract
Surgical decisions in LCS should not be based on imaging findings, but rather on the clinical severity of symptoms and presence of neurological dysfunction.