Spinal stenosis is most commonly caused by wear-and-tear changes in the spine related to osteoarthritis. The types of spinal stenosis are classified according to where on the spine the condition occurs. It's possible to have more than one type. The two main types of spinal stenosis are: Cer...
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Stenosis can occur along any area of the spine (cervical, thoracic, lumbar), but is most common in the lumbar area. Nearly every adult's spinal canal narrows with age; however, for most people this does not cause symptoms. Narrowing of the nerve root canal (lateral stenosis) presses on t...
The narrowing of the foramina in the spine usually develops over time as part of the aging process. While spinal stenosis typically occurs in people age 50 or older, it can also develop sooner due to injury or from birth (congenital factors).1,2 Spinal stenosis may worsen over time, but ...
For a few months I was doing pretty good up until 2 months ago the pain came back, I had another MRI done and it shows spinal stenosis, possible arthritis, a bone sour and the same herniated discs. I have never been in an accident and have no idea how this happened to me. I've ...
Epidemiological data suggest an incidence of 1 case per 100 000 for cervical spine stenosis and 5 cases per 100 000 for lumbar spine stenosis. Cervical myelopathy in patients over 50 years of age is most commonly due to cervical spine stenosis. Symptomatic spinal narrowing can be congenital, or...
The majority of lumbar spinal stenosis diagnoses identify the cause as degenerative changes in the spine (spondylosis) due to aging.7 The condition may also be caused by trauma, metabolic conditions, infections, or prior spinal surgery. Spinal stenosis may also be present at birth, called congenit...
Please I need advice on what are non surgical options for spinal cord stenosis and are there some alternative therapies? Is acupuncture helpful? Please Advice! Remove Ads Guestover a year ago Non surgical treatments are one or more of the following: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such ...
Since stenosis of the spine tends to be caused by the degenerative effects of aging, it’s no surprise that the older a person is, the more likely he or she is to acquire the condition. Women are more prone than men; In people ages 55 to 80, one large study found that about 1 in...
Lateral canal stenosis at any region of the spine may lead to nerve root compression. The patients may experience radicular pain, weakness, and numbness along the distribution of the affected spinal nerve. Lateral recess syndrome in the lumbar spine is a result of such focal stenosis. Signs and...