Stenosis Flashcards
1
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what is it 2
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- The space in the spinal canal narrowing compressing the nerve root or spinal cord impinged (myelopathy)
overgrowth or bony spur which pinch nerves and cause irritation
- Can have lumbar or cervical stenosis
2
Q
Symptoms 8
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- Balance and gait difficulty
- Dexterity issues using hands
- Pain or difficulty walking
- Weakness in legs
- sciatica
- Lower back pain
- Foot drop, when there’s difficulty lifting the foot
- Lost bladder control - severe
3
Q
MOI 7
A
- Develops over time as a result of degeneration/ osteoarthritis
- Bone overgrowth/ arthritic spurs
- Herniated discs
- Thickened ligaments
- Spinal fractures and injurys
- Tumors
- Congenital spinal sternosis
4
Q
population 3
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- Over the age of 50
- Scoliosis risk factor
- Younger people born with a narrow spinal canal
5
Q
imaging 3
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- x-ray
- MRI
- CT
6
Q
surgical approach 3
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- laminectomy
- foraminotomy
- spinal fusion
7
Q
Non- Invasive 2
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NSAIDs
Steroid injections
8
Q
Exercises 3
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pelvic tilt
trunk rotation
knee to chest
