Journal of Bone Research

Journal of Bone Research
Open Access

ISSN: 2572-4916

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Spinal stenosis

Spinal stenosis (or narrowing) is a common condition that occurs when the small spinal canal, which contains the nerve roots and spinal cord, becomes compressed. This causes a “pinching” of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots, which leads to pain, cramping, weakness or numbness. Depending on where the narrowing takes place, you may feel these symptoms in the lower back and legs, neck, shoulder or arms. Usually, the narrowing is caused by osteoarthritis, or “wear and tear” arthritis, of the spinal column and discs between the vertebrae (the bones of the back). It may also be caused by a thickening of the ligaments in the back, as well as by a bulging of the discs that separate the vertebrae.

Related Journals of Spinal stenosis

Orthopedics Journals, Orthopedic & Muscular System: Current Research, Journal of Osteoarthritis, Journal of Arthritis, Journal of Aging Science

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