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Management options such as decompression only or decompression and fusion and the techniques that would be employed were presented to the responders.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>After dissemination, 479 surgeons responded to the survey. Direct decompression was preferred for all three scenarios with and without neurologic deficits(82.5, 81.2, and 56.8%), with the majority favoring open procedures over minimally invasive or endoscopic procedures. Notably, younger, less experienced, and fellowship-trained surgeons showed a higher inclination toward minimally invasive and indirect decompression methods. A strong preference for surgical fusion over decompression(75.2, 92.5 and 86.6%, respectively) was also significantly observed, reflecting a general consensus on the need to achieve segmental stability.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The results of this study demonstrate a pronounced preference for direct decompression and fusion among a group of global surgeons when treating L4-5 Grade I DLS across all demographics. This indicates a consensus on achieving decompression and stability; however, there are some trends indicating the impact of surgical management based on age, experience, and training of the treating providers. 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