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… into this canal and press on the spinal cord and/or the nerves that branch out from it. This causes pain, numbness, … in the back, buttocks, legs, and feet. What causes it? The most common cause of lumbar spinal stenosis is changes in … can narrow the spinal canal. These age-related changes often happen when you have certain disorders. For example: …
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… Works Risks Surgery Overview Laminectomy is the most common type of surgery done to treat lumbar (low back) … normal way. This extra movement causes wear and tear on the nerves or other soft tissues, leading to irritation and … how we develop our content . Media gallery Nerves most often affected by lumbar spinal stenosis Spine … Surgery …
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… the openings in the spinal bones. This can squeeze the nerves that branch out from the spinal cord. The squeezing can cause pain, numbness, or weakness, most often in the back, buttocks, legs, or feet. Symptoms may be …
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… up the spinal column . The spinal cord is a collection of nerves that runs through the spinal canal from the base of … changes in the shape and size of the spinal canal and so is most common in people older than age 50. The aging process … that may be pressing on the nerve roots. Vertebrae are often joined together surgically (fused) to provide …
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… Physiotherapy for Spinal Stenosis On this page: Treatment Overview Related … them from getting worse. These include: Changing position often to avoid staying in postures that compress the spine. … of activity, and your amount of pain. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have …
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… Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Arthrodesis) On this page: Surgery … canal and squeezing the spinal cord and/or the spinal nerves. It may be done as a follow-up after surgery that was … infection, and tumours. How Well It Works Spinal fusion is often needed to keep the spine stable after injury, …
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… Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … the procedure, the needle may touch one of your spinal nerves and cause a tingling feeling, like a light electrical … be caused by bacterial meningitis. Viral meningitis doesn't often cause low glucose levels in the CSF. Brain hemorrhage …
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… Pyloric Stenosis On this page: … the small intestine. Surgery rarely causes problems, and almost all babies recover completely. After surgery, your baby … the small intestine. Surgery rarely causes problems, and almost all babies recover completely. After surgery, your baby …
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… can have a herniated disc in any part of your spine . But most herniated discs affect the lower back (lumbar herniated … Some happen in the neck (cervical herniated disc). Less often, they can be in the upper back (thoracic herniated … disc irritates the membrane on the outside of the spinal nerves. If the disc irritates or presses on the nerve roots …
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… Lumbar Spondylosis On this page: Related … bones (vertebrae) and discs of the spine. These changes are often called degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis . … injuries to the bones. MRI . This test checks your spinal nerves and looks for disc problems. CT scan . This test …
