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Spinal stenosis.

S J Lipson1

  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.

Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America
|December 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
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Degenerative spinal stenosis, a common condition causing neurogenic claudication, is diagnosed through clinical exams and imaging. Surgical decompression provides the most definitive treatment for lumbar canal narrowing.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedics
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Degenerative spinal stenosis is the most prevalent form of spinal stenosis.
  • Neurogenic claudication is a common presenting symptom.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for degenerative spinal stenosis.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical history and physical examination for initial assessment.
  • Radiologic imaging to confirm lumbar canal narrowing.
  • Evaluation of nonoperative and surgical treatment options.

Main Results:

  • Clinical assessment effectively indicates the presence of spinal stenosis.
  • Radiologic imaging visualizes the degree of lumbar canal compromise.

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  • Nonoperative therapies offer symptomatic relief.
  • Surgical decompression is the most definitive treatment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Degenerative spinal stenosis requires a multi-faceted diagnostic approach.
    • Surgical decompression is the gold standard for definitive management of lumbar spinal stenosis.