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| {{Spinal stenosis}} | | {{Spinal stenosis}} |
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| | ==Historical Perspective== |
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| '''Spinal stenosis''' is a [[medicine|medical]] condition in which the [[spinal canal]] narrows and compresses the [[spinal cord]] and [[nerves]]. This is usually due to the natural process of spinal degeneration that occurs with aging. It can also sometimes be caused by [[spinal disc herniation]], [[osteoporosis]], or a [[tumour]].
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| Spinal stenosis may affect the [[cervical vertebrae|cervical spine]], the [[lumbar vertebrae|lumbar spine]] or both. Lumbar spinal stenosis results in low [[back pain]] as well as [[Pain and nociception|pain]] or abnormal sensations in the [[leg]]s.
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| ==Diagnosis== | | ==Diagnosis== |
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| | ===Echocardiography and Ultrasound=== |
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| ===MRI=== | | ===MRI=== |
| In the case of cervical spinal stenosis, the best diagnostic and investigative tool is [[magnetic resonance imaging]] (MRI), while computed tomography (CT) is somewhat useful if MRI is unavailable. However, spinal stenosis can be found in asymptomatic patients.<ref name="pmid3588931">{{cite journal |author=Teresi LM, Lufkin RB, Reicher MA, ''et al'' |title=Asymptomatic degenerative disk disease and spondylosis of the cervical spine: MR imaging |journal=Radiology |volume=164 |issue=1 |pages=83-8 |year=1987 |pmid=3588931 |doi=}}</ref><ref name="pmid2398088">{{cite journal |author=Boden SD, McCowin PR, Davis DO, Dina TS, Mark AS, Wiesel S |title=Abnormal magnetic-resonance scans of the cervical spine in asymptomatic subjects. A prospective investigation |journal=The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume |volume=72|issue=8 |pages=1178-84 |year=1990 |pmid=2398088 |doi=}}</ref><ref name="pmid16129249">{{cite journal |author=Ernst CW, Stadnik TW, Peeters E, Breucq C, Osteaux MJ |title=Prevalence of annular tears and disc herniations on MR images of the cervical spine in symptom free volunteers |journal=European journal of radiology |volume=55 |issue=3 |pages=409-14|year=2005 |pmid=16129249|doi=10.1016/j.ejrad.2004.11.003}}</ref> As with cervical spinal stenosis, MRI is the best imaging procedure for diagnosing lumbar spinal stenosis, though [[CT]] may also be somewhat useful and can be used if [[MRI]] is unavailable.
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| | ==Treatment== |
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| | === Interventions === |
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| | ===Primary Prevention=== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Xyz from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X-ray
Echocardiography and Ultrasound
CT scan
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Interventions
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
References
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