Week 3 - Bony Nerve Root Entrapment Flashcards
1
Q
what can cause entrapment of exiting nerve roots and what does this cause?
A
OA of the facet joints can result in osteophyte formation which can impinge on exiting nerve roots
causes nerve root symptoms, sciatica etc
2
Q
how is bony nerve root entrapment treated?
A
surgical decompression with trimming of the impinging osteophytes can be done in suitable candidates