Stenosis of lumbar canal is one of refractory diseases in osteopathy.The authors hold it should be treated by the combination of TCM and western medicine.

• 腰椎管狭窄征是骨科疑难杂症之一,主张采用中西医同治的方法,及时运用手术解除神经根的压迫和粘连,以治其标;