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What is meant by moderate ap thecal sac stenosis of 6.4 mm?
It means moderate spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis (or narrowing) is a common condition that occurs when the small spinal canal, which contains the spinal cord, becomes compressed. This causes a 'pinching' of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots, which leads to pain, cramping, weakness or numbness.
Is lumbar stenosis a cancer How can it be cured?
Lumbar stenosis is arthritis of the spinal cord which can cause severe back pain. It causes the spinal cord cavity to narrow and to put pressure on the nerves.
What is spinal stenosis and where can i find info about it?
No, you can have surgery to fix it. Severe cases of stenosis often require surgery. The goal of the surgery is to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerve by widening the spinal canal.
What's severe spinal stenosis and how to treat it?
Severe spinal stenosis occurs when part of your spine narrows, putting pressure on your spinal cord or nerves. That pressure can cause pain, numbness or weakness in your back, neck, shoulders or limbs. Treatment for spinal stenosis will involve specialists in neurology, orthopedics and physical rehabilitation.
What is the definition of cervical stenosis?
Cervical stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal is too small for the spinal cord and nerve roots. This can cause damage to the spinal cord.
What is Cervical Spinal Stenosis?
Cervical spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck region, which can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. This can lead to symptoms such as neck pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the arms or hands. Severe cases may require surgical intervention to relieve pressure on the spinal cord.
Is Spinal degeneration the same as spinal stenosis?
No. Spinal stenosis a condition where the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves. Spinal degeneration is a natural process that occurs as we age and it often the causeof spinal stenosis.
For what spinal cord disorders is laminectomy prescribed?
Laminectomy is used for metastatic tumor invasion of the spinal cord (which causes compression), and for narrowing of the spinal cord (a condition called spinal stenosis.)
Spinal cord flattened ventrally due to intermittent impingement?
Spinal Stenosis is a degenerative process on the spinal cord. Narrowing of the spinal canal begins to the flattened the spinal cord resulting in root nerve compression.
What is severe thecal sac stenosis?
Severe thecal sac stenosis refers to a significant narrowing of the thecal sac, which is the protective membrane surrounding the spinal cord and nerve roots. This condition can result from various factors, including herniated discs, bone spurs, or degenerative changes in the spine. Severe stenosis can lead to compression of the spinal cord and nerves, causing symptoms such as pain, numbness, weakness, and impaired mobility. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent potential neurological complications.
What is neurological claudication?
Neurological claudication is a symptom of lumbar spinal stenosis. It is basically inflammation of the nerves in the spinal cord.
Will someone with lumbar stenosis have a positive babinski sign?
Not typical of lumbar spinal stenosis because the claudication is not affecting the descending long tracts of the spinal cord which terminates at L1.
