Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Spinal Stenosis
This blog is going to answer some of the frequently asked questions pertaining to spinal stenosis. What is spinal stenosis? Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the lumbar areas (back) called lumbar stenosis or cervical stenosis (neck) that causes pressure on the spinal cord or one or more of the spinal nerves. Who gets vertebral stenosis? It is more common in men and women over the age of 50. However, it can occur in younger people who are born with a narrowed spinal canal or who suffer from an injury to the spine. One should consult the bestorthopedic surgeons in Pakistan for the treatment of spinal stenosis. What are the causes of lumbar or cervical stenosis? The narrowing of the spinal canal leads to stenosis. It can result from congenital conditions. When people are born with a small spinal canal, it is a condition called congenital stenosis. Sometimes people have a curvature of the spine known as scoliosis, which can put pressure on the nerves.