Stenosis

Question 1

what is it 2

Answer 1

1. 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

2. Can have lumbar or cervical stenosis

Question 2

Symptoms 8

Answer 2

1. Balance and gait difficulty
2. Dexterity issues using hands
3. Pain or difficulty walking
4. Weakness in legs
5. sciatica
6. Lower back pain
7. Foot drop, when there’s difficulty lifting the foot
8. Lost bladder control - severe

Question 3

MOI 7

Answer 3

1. Develops over time as a result of degeneration/ osteoarthritis
2. Bone overgrowth/ arthritic spurs
3. Herniated discs
4. Thickened ligaments
5. Spinal fractures and injurys
6. Tumors
7. Congenital spinal sternosis

Question 4

population 3

Answer 4

1. Over the age of 50
2. Scoliosis risk factor
3. Younger people born with a narrow spinal canal

Question 5

imaging 3

Answer 5

1. x-ray
2. MRI
3. CT

Question 6

surgical approach 3

Answer 6

1. laminectomy
2. foraminotomy
3. spinal fusion

Question 7

Non- Invasive 2

Answer 7

NSAIDs
Steroid injections

Question 8

Exercises 3

Answer 8

pelvic tilt
trunk rotation
knee to chest