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Common conditions which can narrow the spinal canal include a herniated disc (often called a slipped disc), fracture of the spine, tumor, infection and degeneration. A set of symptoms related to narrowing of the spinal canal seen with aging and degeneration is called spinal stenosis.
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www.spinalinjury.net/html/spinal_stenosis.html
www.spinalinjury.net/html/spinal_stenosis.html
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Spinal stenosis is a common cause of back and leg pain. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the canal in which the spinal cord travels. Spinal stenosis can cause pinched nerves, and may require cortisone injections, physical therapy, or even surgery for relief. ... In patients with spinal stenosis, these nerves can...
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orthopedics.about.com/cs/spinalstenosis/a/spinalstenosi...
orthopedics.about.com/cs/spinalstenosis/a/spinalstenosis.htm
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Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, which places pressure on the spinal cord. It may be in the neck or the lower back. While spinal stenosis can be found in any part of the spine, the lumbar and cervical areas are the most commonly affected.
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www.santiraomd.com/Lumbar%20stenosis.htm
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Many people older than age 50 have some narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis) but do not experience symptoms. ... Many people older than age 50 have some narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis) but do not experience symptoms. If the nerve roots or spinal cord become squeezed, symptoms may include:
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www.webmd.com/back-pain/tc/lumbar-spinal-stenosis-sympt...
www.webmd.com/back-pain/tc/lumbar-spinal-stenosis-symptoms
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Spinal Canal [pathology] ... Spinal Cord Compression [etiology] ... Spinal Diseases [complications]
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/5581252
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A paraspinal mass and narrowing of the spinal canal due to vertebral osteomyelitis were present. Treatment with antibiotics and bracing was carried out with no evidence of neurologic disturbances over a follow-up period of 24 months...
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15742185
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An evaluation of forty-five athletes who had had an episode of transient neurapraxia of the cervical spinal cord revealed a consistent finding of developmental narrowing of the cervical spinal canal.
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www.ejbjs.org/cgi/content/abstract/78/9/1308
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Spinal stenosis refers to the narrowing of the spinal canal anywhere along its axis. Although the disorder often results ... Patients with significant lumbar spinal canal narrowing report pain, weakness, numbness in the legs while walking, or a combination thereof. Onset of symptoms during ambulation is believed to be caused...
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www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic305.htm
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Spinal stenosis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of degenerative condition of the spine. ... Other factors that can cause a narrowing of the spinal canal include: ... This loss of elasticity may shorten your spine, narrowing the spinal canal and compressing the nerve roots.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/spinal-stenosis/DS00515/DSECT...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/spinal-stenosis/DS00515/DSECTION=causes
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