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Albert Graham, Backyard Pool Drainer
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Spinal stenosis is usually diagnosed by a combination of methods.
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Miles Rhodes, Wine Taster
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Spinal stenosis is basically a narrowing of the entire spinal canal, which places pressure on the nerves and spinal cord.
Spinal stenosis means a narrowing of the spinal canal.
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Rob Bruff, Nightclub Bouncer
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Spinal stenosis causes weakness in the legs and leg pain usually felt while the person is standing up and often relieved by sitting down.
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Bori Gonbutoren, Reindeer Herder
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Lumbar spinal stenosis has many symptoms in common with herniations of the nucleus pulposus and in some cases these conditions may coexist.
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Billie Kirgan, Machinist
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SURGERY Spinal stenosis most often requires surgery to decompress nerve roots and alleviate the pressure caused by the overly narrowed spinal canal.
Spinal stenosis can compress the nerves as it exits the spinal column such as in foraminal stenosis or it can compress the nerve as it descends to the next level down.
Spinal stenosis most often requires surgery to decompress nerve roots and alleviate the pressure caused by the overly narrowed spinal canal.
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Josh Hogan, Commander
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Spinal stenosis is a progressive process and may require surgical intervention if symptoms are disabling.
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Todd Porter, Gym Attendent
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Spinal Stenosis is simply any tightening around the spinal cord that leads to nerve compression and either pain, weakness, or numbness.
Spinal stenosis frequently involves several roots and abnormal SEP from nerve trunks are more likely to be seen.
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Adam Findley, Professional Motivator
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Tandem spinal stenosis should be part of the differential diagnosis of ALS.
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