Background: Beside symptoms and clinical signs radiological findings are crucial in the diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). We investigate which quantitative radiological signs are ...

Spinal stenosis refers to narrowing of the spinal canal or tunnel that houses the neural elements (nerves) that travel along the spinal column. The narrowing can be central stenosis (referring to the ...

During the change of seasons when the daily temperature difference between day and night increases, it is easy to be exposed ...

In geriatric patients with lumbar spinal stenosis, minimally invasive lumbar decompression reduced pain and improved function, but did not lead to decreased use of pain medication. In geriatric ...

The search in Medline and Embase, described as step one, yielded, after excluding duplicates, 170 publications. After reading title and abstract 103 papers were excluded. For the remaining 67 ...

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Phelps Spine And Back Pain Program Offers Minimally Invasive Surgery, Comprehensive Spine Care Your spine is an essential part of your body, constantly working while you stand, sit, and sleep. When ...

Transthyretin amyloid (ATTR) deposits are often found in older patients with spinal stenosis, according to a new study. These occur especially in the lumbar region, the study team found. “The presence ...

Strains, muscle cramps, and bruises are the most common causes of calf pain when walking. Here are ways you can ease mild ...

Deterioration due to degenerative changes as you age can cause stenosis, which is a common cause of peripheral leg pain. Stenosis is the narrowing of either the spinal canal or the neural foramina, ...