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Indications for decompression and lumbar fusion
| Indications for surgery(multiple reasons possible) | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Back pain |
395 |
82.0% |
| Radicular leg pain |
325 |
67.4% |
| Degenerative disc |
33 |
6.8% |
| Spondylolisthesis |
228 |
47.3% |
| Instability |
173 |
35.9% |
| Spondylosis |
70 |
14.5% |
| Stenosis |
430 |
89.2% |
| Failed previous fusion | 18 | 3.7% |
