Running head: SPINAL STENOSIS

Spinal Stenosis
Natalie D. Badger
Gulf Coast Community College School of Radiography

Abstract
Spinal Stenosis is a term commonly used to describe a narrowing of the spinal canal. This problem is much more common in people over the age of 60. However, it can occur in younger people who have abnormally small spine canals as a type of birth defect. The problem usually causes back pain and leg pain that comes and goes with activities such as walking. The purpose of this information is to help you understand: the anatomy of the spine related to spinal stenosis the signs and symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis, how the condition is diagnosed, and the treatments available for the condition.


Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Anatomy
The anatomy of the spine has three major regions: the cervical, the thoracic, and the lumbar. Your spine is a long column of bones (aka vertebra) that stretches from the base of your skull to your tailbone. The vertebrae......

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Title: Cardiomypathy
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