Spinal Stenosis and Compression

Question 1

Name the condition where the space in the spinal (vertebral) canal narrows?

Answer 1

SPINAL STENOSIS

Question 2

Name the reason the spinal canal narrows?

Answer 2

AGE

Question 3

Name 3 physical changes that spinal stenosis can cause?

Answer 3

EXCESSIVE BONE GROWTH
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LIGAMENT HYPERTROPHY
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LOSS OF SPINAL DISC HEIGHT

Question 4

Name the 3 symptoms of spinal stenosis?

Answer 4

PAIN
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MUSCLE WEAKNESS
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LOSS OF BLADDER/BOWEL/SEXUAL FUNCTION

Question 5

What do people with spinal stenosis claim helps them?

Answer 5

BENT FORWARD POSITION WALKING OR SITTING

Question 6

In severe cases of spinal stenosis, name the option to immediately relieve the pressure off the nerves?

Answer 6

LAMINECTOMY