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Cervical Foraminal Stenosis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:19 -0800

Types of pain from cervical stenosis (foraminal stenosis)

Cervical foraminal stenosis (narrowing of the cervical disc space) may arise without any disc herniation. The majority of symptoms are usually caused by one nerve root on one side. Typically, the condition is characterized by the following:

Cervical Stenosis with Myelopathy

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:19 -0800

Cervical stenosis pinches the spinal cord

As we age, the spine may develop degenerative changes in the joints that can create tightening of the spinal canal. Over time this process may lead to pinching the spinal cord and compromise of coordination of the extremities.

Symptoms of cervical stenosis with myelopathy

People with this condition may note one or more of the following symptoms:

Definitive Guide to Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:20 -0800

As we age, the spine changes, often leading to a degeneration of the vertebrae (bones), discs, muscles, and ligaments (connective tissues). These changes may lead to spinal stenosis. The term “stenosis” comes from the Greek word meaning “choking” and is often the result of degenerative conditions, such as osteoarthritis.

Leg Pain and Numbness from Spinal Stenosis - Patients' Advice Part I

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800

Back-to-Back

Patients share insights on the treatment choices they have chosen for spinal stenosis. In this section, patients share their insights on evaluating treatment options for spinal stenosis.

Back to golfing after stenosis surgery

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Leg Pain and Numbness from Spinal Stenosis - Patients' Advice: Part II

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800

Back-to-Back

Patients share insights on the treatment choices they have chosen for spinal stenosis.

Surgery results vary with choice of surgeon

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Lidoderm, Artificial Discs, and Surgery for Spinal Stenosis - More Patients' Advice

Ben Parr — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:30:07 -0700

Back-to-Back

Patients share insights on the treatment choices they have chosen for spinal stenosis. In this section, patients share their insights on evaluating treatment options for spinal stenosis.

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Living with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800

Posture, Exercise, Nutrition, and Pain Management for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Ben Parr — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:58:05 -0700

Spinal stenosis treatments

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Spinal Anatomy and its Effects on Types of Spinal Stenosis

Ben Parr — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:34:23 -0700

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Spinal Stenosis Surgery

Ben Parr — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:43:26 -0700

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Spinal Stenosis Surgery: The X-STOP

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:20 -0800

New procedure to treat spinal stenosis

The X-STOP is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to alleviate painful symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis. The device is inserted in the back of the spine to prevent a patient from bending too far backward at the narrowed segment, a position that for patients with spinal stenosis can cause leg pain (sciatica) and/or low back pain.

Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and Diagnosis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800

Spinal stenosis symptoms

Generally speaking, the various types of spinal stenosis produce similar symptoms. Leg pain (sciatica) often with some low back pain, leg numbness and tingling, with limitations, in walking are together the most common symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis.

Spinal Stenosis Treatment

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Spinal stenosis: Doctor responses to patient questions

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800

The doctor is in!

Peter Ullrich, MD

X-Stop Surgery for Spinal Stenosis: Complications, Risks, and Care

Ben Parr — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:26:46 -0700

X-STOP surgery

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