Understanding the complexity of surgical decision-making for individuals with symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis: A qualitative study
Several experiences may influence an individual's decision to undergo spine surgery, highlighting the importance of integrating a biopsychosocial model in managing SLSS. For chiropractors and manual therapists, these indicators are particularly important, as they often represent a first point of contact for patients with SLSS. Clinicians must maintainperson-centric communication to help patients understand their condition and the clinical treatment pathway for SLSS and develop post-surgical expectations.
Authors
- Aleksa Cenic
- Brian Drew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9792-3535)
- Lisa C. Carlesso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6167-897X)
- Luciana Macedo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1840-2951)
- Nora Bakaa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4560-5877)
- John Thorne
- Douglas Paul Gross (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2427-6277)
- Joy Christine MacDermid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9311-7379)
- Raja Rampersaud
- Jean-Bernard Gillet
Institutions
- Western University (CA)
- University of Alberta (CA)
- Toronto Western Hospital (CA)
- McMaster University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Chiropractic & Manual Therapies
- Published
- 2025-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-025-00622-y
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00