Lumbar spinal stenosis Flashcards

1
Q

what is it?

A

narrowed by tumour, disk prolapse or other similar degenerative changes.

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presentation

A

back pain

neuropathic pain

claudication mimic - neurogenic claudication (classical)

sitting is better than standing

easier to walk uphill than downhill

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3
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commonest cause

A

degenerative disease

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4
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diagnosis

A

MRI

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5
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Treatment

A

laminectomy

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