lumbar stenosis

Lumbar Stenosis

DefinitionLumbar Stenosis

 

Reduction of space available for neural elements in spinal canal or intervertebral foramina

- due to degenerative changes, congenital abnormalities or both

- involves compression of the thecal sac or nerve roots

 

Epidemiology

 

Onset 50 - 60's

- M = F

- associated with onset OA spine