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Cardiomypathy

Submitted by nbradiology on March 27, 2007

Category: Technology
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Running head: SPINAL STENOSIS

Spinal Stenosis
Natalie D. Badger
Gulf Coast Community College School of Radiography

Abstract
Spinal Stenosis is a term commonly used to describe a narrowing of the spinal canal. This problem is much more common in people over the age of 60. However, it can occur in younger people who have abnormally small spine canals as a type of birth defect. The problem usually causes back pain and leg pain that comes and goes with activities such as walking. The purpose of this information is to help you understand: the anatomy of the spine related to spinal stenosis the signs and symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis, how the condition is diagnosed, and the treatments available for the condition.


Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Anatomy
The anatomy of the spine has three major regions: the cervical, the thoracic, and the lumbar. Your spine is a long column of bones (aka vertebra) that stretches from the base of your skull to your tailbone. The vertebrae supports and stabilizes your upper back, while at the same time allowing you to move freely. The vertebrae also protects your spinal cord. The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves and nerve cells that extend the length of your spine. The cord housed inside a channel (aka spinal canal) within the vertebra. 31 pairs of nerves branch off from the spinal cord, providing communication between your brain and the rest of your body.

What is Spinal Stenosis
As defined by the Laser Spine Institute, Spinal Stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal by a piece of bone or disc material. This can cause weakness in your extremities. This narrowing results in pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerves. Spinal stenosis can occur in a variety of ways in your spine. Most cases of spinal stenosis occurs in the lower back (lumbar spine) and will affect the sciatic nerve. Most often, spinal stenosis results...

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