Anatomy of the spine and the mechanics of spinal stenosis The spinal cord extends from the base of the brain and enters the spinal canal – a protective space inside the bony portions of the spine. The ...

Spinal stenosis is a condition characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal, which houses the spinal cord and nerve roots. This narrowing can put pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots, ...

Back pain that runs down the leg may be caused by spinal stenosis. The spine protects the spinal cord and helps the body stand and bend. Spinal stenosis causes narrowing of the spine. In people with ...

Louis, MO Introduction Flow diversion of intracranial aneurysms with the Pipeline embolization device (PED) may produce angiographically apparent stenosis within the PED, which can lead to secondary ...

a column of nerve tissue that carries signals from the brain to the body and vice-versa. In spinal stenosis cases, the spinal canal is narrowed and interferes with normal spinal function.

What is lumbar spinal stenosis? Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back (lumbar spine). The spinal canal houses the spinal cord and nerves. The narrowing caused by ...

Spinal stenosis is usually caused by changes in the spine because of aging, including: Spinal disc changes Arthritis in the spinal joints Spinal bone spurs caused by arthritis in the joints Enlarged ...