The efficiency of gabapentin therapy in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.

Study Design: Randomized controlled study.

Objectives: To investigate the efficacy of treatment with gabapentin on the clinical symptoms and findings in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS).

Summary Of Background Data: LSS is a syndrome resulting from the narrowing of the lumbar nerve root canal, spinal canal, and intervertebral foramen, causing compression of the spinal cord.