Minimally invasive lumbar decompression is a safe and effective procedure for people with symptomatic limbar spinal stenosis who want to improve their standing and walking tolerance.  A recent paper, just submitted for publication, shows that the for the right patient results are as good as open surgical procedures and yet the complication rate is far lower.  The published research supports this conclusion. 

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