Lumbar spinal stenosis Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
narrowed by tumour, disk prolapse or other similar degenerative changes.
2
Q
presentation
A
back pain
neuropathic pain
claudication mimic - neurogenic claudication (classical)
sitting is better than standing
easier to walk uphill than downhill
3
Q
commonest cause
A
degenerative disease
4
Q
diagnosis
A
MRI
5
Q
Treatment
A
laminectomy
