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 ...

Diagnosis and Treatment The diagnosis of spinal stenosis is done by clinical evaluation in combination with imaging studies such as MRI or CT scans and, sometimes, by nerve conduction tests.

Characterized by back, leg and neck pain, spinal stenosis affects more than ... Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is helpful in confirming the diagnosis, assessing the number of levels involved ...

Eligible patients were 50 years of age or older, with evidence of central lumbar spinal stenosis on imaging along with a modest or severe pain rating. Those with a history of previous lumbar spine ...

Ischemic stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide, with narrowing of the carotid ...

Up to 26% percent of people over the age of 64 may have cervical stenosis despite not having any symptoms. The spinal cord is an important part of the central nervous system that carries signals ...

Spinal fusion is a tailored treatment that can restore function and relieve chronic pain when other methods fail. Here's what ...