2019•StatPearlsRequires access
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lite Wu, Ricardo A Gómez Cruz
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Abstract
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common source of leg and back pain. It refers to a narrowing in the vertebra, in the areas of the central canal, lateral recess, or the neural foramen. When the lateral recess and neural foramen are stenosed, symptoms of lumbar radiculopathy may also present. Despite its prevalence, currently, there is no universally accepted definition of lumbar spinal stenosis, and there is also a lack of generally accepted radiologic diagnostic criteria. Lumbar spinal stenosis is a significant cause of disability in the elderly, and it is the most significant cause of spinal surgery in patients over 65 years of age. Therefore clinicians need to recognize and treat lumbar spinal stenosis effectively.