Influence of Obesity on Outcomes of Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis
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Background: Obesity is likewise becoming more prevalent in patients with lumbar spinal canal stenosis, but few studies have examined relationships between obesity levels and surgical outcomes for this condition. The purpose of the present study is to determine the influence of body-mass index (BMI) on outcomes of surgery for lumbar spinal canal
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