Clinical Study

The Therapeutic Evaluation of Spinal Canal Decompression by Using the TBEIS Technique in the Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Table 2

Modified MacNab criteria.

OutcomeDescription (%)

ExcellentComplete relief of symptoms11 (31.4)
GoodMarked improvement but occasional pain18 (51.4)
FairImproved functional capacity and the need for pain medications4 (11.4)
PoorUnimproved symptoms or worsening2 (5.7)