Spinal stenosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is spinal stenosis?
A
Narrowing of the spinal canal
2
Q
Pattern
A
Pain standing, walking, going down the stairs in extension
Eased by rest and flexion
Bilateral neuro symptoms
3
Q
Why pain in extension?
A
Extension closes the gapping
4
Q
Mckenzie approach
A
Direction of preference- flexion
5
Q
Prevalence
A
Usually affects people over the age of 60
6
Q
Neurogenic claudication
A
Leg symptoms- buttock, posterior leg, groin, anterior thigh
