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Does MRI stenosis grade, independent of clinical severity, predict who benefits from decompression?

Evidence grade: MODERATE — Supported by moderate evidence.

Why it matters

Resolves whether imaging grade should drive surgical referral (S01)

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This is an educational research resource from Resonant Labs, not clinical advice. Evidence grades and controversies are summarized from the literature and may change as the field evolves.