Week 3 - Bony Nerve Root Entrapment

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

Question 2

how is bony nerve root entrapment treated?

Answer 2

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