Week 3 - Bony Nerve Root Entrapment Flashcards

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what can cause entrapment of exiting nerve roots and what does this cause?

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OA of the facet joints can result in osteophyte formation which can impinge on exiting nerve roots
causes nerve root symptoms, sciatica etc

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how is bony nerve root entrapment treated?

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surgical decompression with trimming of the impinging osteophytes can be done in suitable candidates

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