Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Kristin L. Walter, John E. OʼToole
Abstract
Lumbar Spinal StenosisLumbar spinal stenosis involves narrowing of the spinal canal, which extends through the center of the spinal vertebrae, in the lower back area.Lumbar spinal stenosis may cause pressure on the nerve roots that branch out from the spinal cord, which can result in pain, tingling, numbness, muscle fatigue, and, if severe, weakness in the legs.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineLumbar spinal stenosisSpinal stenosisLumbarStenosisSurgeryRadiologySpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyMedical Imaging and AnalysisSpinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques