Neurology

Spinal stenosis refers to the condition characterized by the compression of nerve roots and narrowing of the spinal canal due to several pathologic factors, further leading to symptoms such as pain with a tingling sensation, numbness, and weakness. Spinal stenosis can involve the cervical, lumbar, or thoracic (rarely) spine. Cervical or thoracic spinal stenosis can cause both cord and/or root compression that result in radiculopathy, myelopathy, and pain whereas lumbar spinal stenosis causes the only compression of the nerve roots with neurogenic claudication or radicular leg pain. The condition has traditionally been treated with various conservative (pain medication...