Prognosis The prognosis of spinal stenosis depends on the extent of the existing symptoms and complaints. Patients with mild symptoms and less pronounced changes in the spine can already benefit greatly from conservative therapy. By contrast, patients with paralysis or pain that has already existed for years can usually only be treated surgically. However, even … Prognosis | Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine
Definition Nerve root compression describes the mechanical irritation of the root of a spinal nerve in the area of the spine. The clinical picture described in medicine as “root compression syndrome” is characterized by its typical back pain, as well as the radiation of the pain into the body region supplied by the nerves. However, … Nerve Root Compression
Diagnosis As already mentioned, root compression of the spinal nerves is characterized by its characteristic symptomatology. Only on the basis of these symptoms, the corresponding suspected diagnosis can be made with a high degree of certainty.A thorough physical examination can further help to confirm the suspicion. The so-called Lasègue test is particularly important in this … Diagnosis | Nerve Root Compression
Duration Nerve root compression is a potentially serious disease, the course of which is difficult to predict in many cases. Even though surgical therapy is not necessary for the majority of patients, complaints and other restrictions in everyday life often extend over several months. In order to keep the duration of the illness itself and … Duration | Nerve Root Compression
