TCMP Article: Spinal stenosis — practice tips
By Dr. Mark Adrian on April 19, 2023 Receive 0.25 Mainpro+ or MOC Section 2* study credits per article. Author Dr. Mark Adrian ( biography, no disclosures) What care gaps or frequently asked questions I have noticed Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis is a radiological finding consisting of narrowing of the spinal canal. It occurs in older adults and if symptomatic, can result in pseudoclaudication (numbness, pain, and weakness) of the lower extremities.1 Although the diagnosis is often straightforward, atypical presentations are common as are competing diagnoses. The treatment options are
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