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| | Questions and Answers About Spinal Stenosis |
 | | Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of spaces in the spine (backbone) that results in pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. | | | Nonsurgical treatment of spinal stenosis may be provided by internists or general practitioners. | | | The purpose of surgery is to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves and restore and maintain alignment and strength of the spine. |
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| | Spinal stenosis |
| | Cervical spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the vertebrae of the neck (cervical vertebrae). | | | Mild cases of spinal stenosis may be treated with rest, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as aspirin), and muscle relaxants. | | | Some forms of spinal stenosis are less painful when the patient is riding an exercise bike because the forward tilt of the body changes the pressure in the spinal column. |
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| | Spinal Stenosis |
| | Spinal stenosis is a common condition, and a layman's way to describe this condition is to say that a person with spinal stenosis has a "pinched nerve". | | | Spinal stenosis is the most common spinal problem we see at our center in patients over 55 years of age. | | | Patients with spinal stenosis typically will complain of a pain, numbness, heaviness, or cramping in their legs that is much worse with walking. |
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| | Spinal Stenosis |
| | Spinal stenosis refers to the condition of neurologic problems associated with narrowing of the spinal canal due to degenerative changes in the spine. | | | Treatment for spinal stenosis ranges from physical therapy to epidural injections and finally surgery in certain cases. | | | These symptoms are related to the irritation of the nerves in the spinal canal which is worsened with standing or walking due to mechanical compression or stretching of the nerves. |
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http://www.spinalinjury.net/html/spinal_stenosis.html
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| | Dr. Koop - Spinal Stenosis- Health Encyclopedia and Reference |
| | The condition may be either congenital or due to spinal degeneration. | | | Conservative treatment consists of medication (aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), orthotics (an effective thoraco-lumbar spinal brace which keeps the spine in some flexion); exercise (such as a stationary bicycle); and behavior modification (a pushcart when shopping, gentle leaning forward when sitting, avoiding prolonged standing, and avoiding sleeping on the back without pillows under the knees). | | | Unlike disc disease and other kinds of backache with an intermittent course, spinal stenosis generally becomes progressively painful over time. |
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| | Spinal stenosis |
| | The goal of surgery is two-fold: to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves, and to maintain the integrity and strength of your spine. | | | Mild symptoms of spinal stenosis are often helped by pain relievers, physical therapy or a supportive brace. | | | The main cause of spinal degeneration is osteoarthritis, an arthritic condition that affects the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in your joints. |
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| | Lateral Spinal Stenosis |
| | Patients with lateral spinal stenosis due to progressive degenerative changes in their spines, often of a genomic nature, have situations more reflective of the autopsy specimen shown on the left where enlargement of the facet joints has encroached into the spinal canal. | | | No decompression of lateral spinal stenosis was performed and the patient's leg pain continued. | | | This is the least recognized form of lateral spinal stenosis because most MRI studies have thick slices on saggital reconstructions and this view is often missed. |
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| | Because spinal stenosis is more common in elderly people, one of the considerations for suggesting surgery is the overall physical condition of the patient. | | | Spinal stenosis describes narrowing inside the spinal canal and mainly occurs from a combination of aging and degenerative changes in the spine. | | | Stenosis can occur in all areas of the spine, but it is most common in the lumbar spine. |
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http://www.allaboutbackpain.com/html/spine_lumbar/spine_lumbar_stenosis.html
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| | Spinal Stenosis |
| | Other therapies such as facet injection, nerve blocks, manipulation, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and massage may provide some short-term relief, but are not effective in long-term management of spinal stenosis. | | | Spinal stenosis does not appear until nerves are affected. | | | Decompressive surgery (laminectomy) is appropriate for patients with neurogenic claudication and/or pain that significantly affects their quality of life. |
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| | Spinal Stenosis - The Spine Institute |
| | Spinal stenosis refers to narrowing of the spinal canal which causes pressure on the spinal nerves or cord. | | | The congenital form of spinal stenosis is seen in individuals who are born with a narrow spinal canal. | | | Although the cause of spinal stenosis is not clear, two types have been described. |
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| | eMedicine - Spinal Stenosis : Article by Amir Vokshoor, MD |
| | Thoracic spinal stenosis may be associated with disk bulging or herniation, hypertrophy of the posterior elements, namely the facet and ligamentum flavum, and, occasionally, calcification of ligamentum flavum. | | | The pathophysiology of spinal stenosis is related to cord dysfunction elicited by a combination of mechanical compression and degenerative instability. | | | Stenosis of the central cervical and thoracic spine may result in myelopathy from cord compression. |
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| | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis |
| | The chief complaint of patients with symptomatic spinal stenosis is claudication, an intense pain brought on by walking and usually felt in one or both lower extremities. | | | Neurogenic claudication is the pain associated with impingement of neural structures caused by lumbar spinal stenosis. | | | The three primary structures that contribute to spinal stenosis are the ligamentum flavum, the facet joints, and the disk space. |
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| | LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS |
| | If your doctor determines that lumbar spinal stenosis is causing your pain, he or she will usually try nonsurgical treatments at first. | | | In such cases, spinal fusion surgery may be required in addition to decompression in order to stabilize the involved vertebrae. | | | Nonsurgical treatments do not correct the spinal canal narrowing of spinal stenosis itself but may provide long-lasting pain control and improved life function without requiring more invasive treatment. |
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| | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis |
| | Although neurological symptoms are frequently simultaneous with mechanical symptoms of the spine when degenerative conditions are severe, most of the spinal stenosis patients in my experience have some history of mechanical back pains which they have learned to accommodate with general success. | | | Lumbar spinal stenosis means a constriction or lack of the usual space for the spinal cord or the nerves in the low back. | | | Reoccurrence of spinal stenosis at previously decompressed levels of the spine is possible but not common. |
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| | Spinal Stenosis |
| | The surgery to widen the spinal canal is termed a "decompression". | | | Conservative (non-operative) treatment for spinal stenosis includes pain medication (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories – NSAIDs), physical therapy, and bracing. | | | During the procedure, the orthopaedic surgeon removes the laminae (bony arches of the spinal canal), and the ligaments between these arches which may be contributing to the stenosis. |
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| | NeurosurgeryToday.org What is Neurosurgery Patient Education Materials lumbar spinal stenosis |
| | Degenerative spondylolisthesis and degenerative scoliosis are two conditions associated with lumbar spinal stenosis. | | | In a small percentage of patients, spinal instability may require that spinal fusion be performed, a decision that is generally determined prior to surgery. | | | He or she will talk to you about the types of spinal surgery available, and depending on your specific case, will help to determine what procedure might be an appropriate treatment for you. |
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| | eMedicine - Spinal Stenosis : Article by John NK Hsiang, MD, PhD |
| | If the stenosis is severe enough, or if it is positioned centrally in the spine, patients may present with signs and symptoms of myelopathy (spinal cord dysfunction). | | | Radicular pain is the most common symptom of spinal stenosis, and thus the most common indication for surgery. | | | Etiology: Spinal stenosis is part of the aging process, and it is not possible to predict who will be affected. |
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| | eSpine.com--Spinal Stenosis |
| | For example, spinal stenosis refers to an abnormal narrowing of the spinal canal (Anatomy fig.2) which holds the spinal cord or the nerves, which flow from it in the low back (cauda equina). | | | As with most spinal problems, conservative measures are useful to alleviate symptoms in the early stages of the problem. | | | Symptoms from spinal stenosis, which occur with activity, are defined as neurogenic claudication. |
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| | Dr. Spine: What is Spinal Stenosis? |
| | This leads us to ask, ''what does spinal stenosis effect, or what effects does spinal stenosis have?'' Primarily we are looking at the central part of the dural sac and/or the right and left nerve roots that exit between the two vertebral bodies. | | | Lumbar spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) is a common medical problem. | | | The end result in many of these problems is spinal stenosis on the left, right, central, or all of the above, at any one given joint segment, primarily in the lumbar spine. |
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| | Spine Inc. - Spinal Stenosis |
| | The indications for the surgical treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis are not absolute. | | | The posture of patients with lumbar spinal stenosis while walking is typically bent forward, or, kyphotic. | | | This leaves many patients under-served by currently available treatments as their symptoms and pain do not warrant massive spinal surgery and yet they are tired of limiting their daily activities to manage pain. |
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| | Spinal Stenosis |
| | The spinal cord itself connects the nerves of the body to the brain. | | | To diagnose spinal stenosis, a doctor will first take a medical history and perform a physical exam, looking for limitations on movement, pain and a loss of reflexes. | | | Practicing good spinal and joint health can help reduce the chance of this condition, even for those with an inherited risk of developing the condition. |
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| | Cervical Spinal Stenosis |
| | Epstein, J.E., W., The surgical management of cervical spinal stenosis, spondylosis, and myeloradiculopathy by means of the posterior approach., in Cervcial Spine Research Society: The Cervical Spine. | | | The potential complications of surgery for cervical myelopathy due to cervical spinal stenosis depends on the surgical approach and the nature of the operation. | | | The goal of surgery is to decompress the spinal cord. |
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| | What Is Spinal Stenosis? |
| | For spinal stenosis, such treatments include chiropractic treatment and acupuncture. | | | Younger people who were born with a narrow spinal canal or who hurt their spines may also get spinal stenosis. | | | There are many nonsurgical treatments for spinal stenosis. |
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| | Spinal Stenosis |
| | Adequate space within the spinal canal and the foramina (exiting channels for the nerves) is essential to ensure that the spinal cord and it's attached nerve roots can slide freely with spinal movements. | | | There are also other conditions such as achondroplasia (dwarfism) which result in significant spinal stenosis. | | | Acquired: the facet joints connect the vertebral bodies. |
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| | Overview of Spinal Stenosis |
| | Generally, patients with spinal stenosis are comfortable if they are sitting, but have more pain down their legs when they walk and the pain increases with more walking ("neurogenic claudication"). | | | It should be noted that lumbar spinal stenosis rarely causes nerve damage, and surgery is almost always elective. | | | The results seem to be as good if the surgery is done early or delayed, even for years. |
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| | Spinal Stenosis -- Topic Overview |
| | Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal canal that occurs when excessive growth of bone and/or tissue reduces the size of the openings in the spinal bones. | | | If you need information on spinal stenosis of the neck, see the topic Cervical Spinal Stenosis. | | | When it does occur in the neck (cervical) area, the spinal cord may become squeezed, which if untreated can lead to nerve damage and paralysis. |
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| | MedlinePlus: Spinal Stenosis |
| | The primary NIH organization for research on Spinal Stenosis is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases | | | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (American Association of Neurological Surgeons) | | | Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis: A Common Cause of Back and Leg Pain (American Academy of Family Physicians) |
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| | Spinal stenosis |
| | A spine MRI or spinal CT scan shows spinal stenosis. | | | An X-ray of the spine shows degenerative changes and narrowed spinal canal. | | | Call your health care provider if symptoms suggestive of spinal stenosis develop. |
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| | Spinal Stenosis Research and Information Center |
| | Furthermore, while it is advisable to become active in the learning and decision making process regarding your own health care, none of the treatment modalities discussed within this site are recommended without the advice of a state licensed health care practitioner. | | | The purpose of this website is to provide information about the current standard of care in the diagnosis and treatment of symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis to people with spinal symptoms, medical health care providers and researchers. | | | A condition due to narrowing of the spinal cord causing nerve pinching which leads to persistent pain in the buttocks, limping, lack of feeling in the lower extremities, and decreased physical activity. |
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| | Health Topics |
| | Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal canal. | | | NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities. | | | This can develop as you age from drying out and shrinking of the disk spaces. |
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| | Spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, laminectomy, myelopathy, adult scoliosis, flatback |
| | Spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, laminectomy, myelopathy, adult scoliosis, flatback |
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