Spinal stenosis (Pseudo-claudication, Central spinal stenosis, Foraminal spinal stenosis)

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Spinal stenosis

Alternate Names : Pseudo-claudication, Central spinal stenosis, Foraminal spinal stenosis

Definition

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of areas in the lumbar (back) or cervical (neck) spine, which causes pressure on the spinal cord or one or more of the spinal nerves.

Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

Spinal stenosis may be caused by:

Arthritis involving the spine, usually in middle-aged or elderly people
Herniated or slipped disk
Injury that causes pressure on the nerve roots or the spinal cord itself
Defect in the spine that was present from birth (congenital defect)
Tumors in the spine
Paget's disease of bone
Achondroplasia

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Review Date : 7/10/2009
Reviewed By : C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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