Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Narrowed Lower Back Spine Channel

Narrowing of the lumbar spinal canal, lateral recess, or neural foramen causing neurogenic claudication. The hallmark: leg symptoms WORSE with walking and standing, BETTER with sitting and flexion (leaning on shopping trolley: the "shopping cart sign"). Peak age >60. Most common reason for spinal surgery in >65 years.

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