Diabetes Mellitus and Poor Glycemic Control Are Associated With a Higher Risk of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: An Analysis of a Large Nationwide Database.

Study Design: A large-scale retrospective case-control study.

Objective: Examine diabetes as a risk factor for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) development and evaluate the impact of diabetes duration, glycemic control, and associated complications on this risk.

Summary Of Background Data: Diabetes mellitus, a multiorgan disorder impacting various connective tissues, induces histological changes in spinal structures, particularly the ligamentum flavum.