Lumbar stenosis is caused by spondylotic changes in the facet joints, spinal instability or a congenitally small spinal canal. 29 Laminectomy remains the standard treatment for spinal stenosis when ...

Foraminal stenosis is when a bony opening around a nerve root becomes clogged and presses on a nerve. Learn more about what causes this condition, what to expect, and more.

Neural foraminal stenosis is a common condition that can cause symptoms referred to as a pinched nerve. The neural foramen (spinal foramen) are small holes on the sides of the backbone that are ...

We present a literature review of the diagnosis and treatment of acquired lumbar spinal stenosis (LS), with a brief description of new surgical techniques. LS is the most common cause of spinal ...

In Medline and the Cochrane Library four systematic reviews including 63 original studies were identified. [8–11] Only 4 of the 63 original articles included patients with lumbar spinal stenosis ...

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Spinal stenosis results from narrowing spaces within the spine that put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the lower back and legs. Timely diagnosis ...

The main symptom of neuroforaminal stenosis is pain. Numbness and/or tingling can occur as well. Neurogenic claudication occurs as a result of ischemia (a lack of blood flow) to the nerves and usually ...

The reason for vertebral column stabilization was traumatic fracture/subluxation in eight dogs, degenerative LS stenosis in one dog, and bilateral decompressive hemilaminectomy in two dogs. A total of ...

Grade 3 or severe spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal cord becomes completely compressed, changes shape, and loses or alters its ability to send signals to the rest of the body through the nerves.

Spinal stenosis: A condition in which your spinal canal narrows, causing back pain & other nerve-related problems. With proper exercise and treatment, you can reduce its effects.