Spinal Canal Stenosis Quiz
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Ziev Moses, MD (Neurosurgery)
Dr. Moses is a board-certified neurosurgeon and assistant professor of neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic Surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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Aches all over my body
Pain in the lower back worsens when standing up
Pain on one side started first
Lying on the back improves pain
Lower back hurts even when sitting still
Low back pain improves with exercise
Lower back pain aggravated by pressing
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What is Spinal Canal Stenosis?
Narrowing of the canal surrounding the nerves. It can be caused by normal wear and tear of the spine or by a previous injury to the region.
Typical Symptoms of Spinal Canal Stenosis
Pain alleviated by sitting or forward flexion of back
Pain across the entire body
Tingling or pricking numbness or pain in the legs that improves after a period of rest
Numbness in the region from shoulder to elbow
Low back pain
Hands and feet are cold
Numbness anywhere from the elbow to the wrist
Numbness or abnormal sensation
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Spinal Canal Stenosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have body-wide pain?
Are you able to exercise again after your pain and numbness improve with rest?
Do you have numbness from shoulder to elbow?
Do you have lower back pain?
Are your hands and feet cold?
Treatmentof Spinal Canal Stenosis
Initial treatment involves physical therapy to strengthen and improve posture. Anti-inflammatory medicines can also be given through pills or injections. In severe cases, surgery can help stabilize the segment, free the spinal nerves, and relieve symptoms.
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References
Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: Definition, Natural History, Conservative Management, and Surgical Treatment
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31078230/#:~:text=These%20options%20may%20include%20physical,alone%20or%20decompression%20and%20fusion.
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Ziev Moses, MD (Neurosurgery)
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Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic Surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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