Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Flashcards

1
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lumber spinal stenos

A

narrowing of the canal

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2
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causes

A

tumour

disc prolapse

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3
Q

signs

A

claudication
worse when standing
improves with sitting
prefers walking uphill rather than downhill

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4
Q

investigation

A

MRI

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5
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management

A

laminectomy

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