Stenosis Diagnosis

Stenosis Diagnosis

When arriving at an accurate stenosis diagnosis, a medical professional must determine what type of spinal stenosis is present. Lumbar spinal stenosis refers to when the spinal nerve roots in the lower back are compressed, with symptoms possibly including sciatica, lower back pain and leg pain with walking (claudication). Cervical spinal stenosis details when the spinal cord in the neck is compressed, with symptoms varying.

To help arrive at a spinal stenosis diagnosis and treatment plan, the doctor will examine the patient's stenosis symptoms during a physical examination and may utilize diagnostic tools like X-ray and CT scans.