Severed Spinal Cord

But it may also hold a key to a longstanding mystery-how to treat spinal-cord injuries that each year leave thousands of people paralyzed.

Disease of the bony spine that results in narrowing of the spinal canal Spinal stenosisSpinal stenosis,SymptomsPain, or weakness in the arms or legs,Usual onsetGradualTypes,Causes, trauma,Based on symptoms and,TreatmentMedications, exercises, surgery.Medication,FrequencyUp to 8% of peopleSpinal stenosis is an of the or that results in pressure on the. Symptoms may include pain, or weakness in the arms or legs.

Symptoms are typically gradual in onset and improve with bending forwards. Severe symptoms may include, or.Causes may include, trauma, and the genetic condition. It can be classified by the part of the spine affected into,. Lumbar stenosis is the most common, followed by cervical stenosis. Diagnosis is generally based on symptoms and.Treatment may involve medications, or surgery.

Medications may include,. Stretching and strengthening exercises may also be useful.

Limiting certain activities may be recommended. Surgery is typically only done if other treatments are not effective, with the usual procedure being a.Spinal stenosis occurs in as many as 8% of people. It occurs most commonly in people over the age of 50. Males and females are affected equally often.

The first modern description of the condition is from 1803 by, and there's is evidence of the condition dating back to. A. Radiculopathy (with or without ) neurologic condition—nerve root dysfunction causes objective signs such as weakness, loss of sensation and of reflex. Lower extremity pain, weakness, numbness that may involve and buttocks, associated with bladder and bowel dysfunction. Lower back pain due to degenerative disc or joint changes. Moderate to severe spinal stenosis at the levels of L3/4 and L4/5The diagnosis of spinal stenosis involves a complete evaluation of the spine.

The process usually begins with a medical history and physical examination. X-ray and MRI scans are typically used to determine the extent and location of the nerve compression.Medical history The medical history is the most important aspect of the examination as it will tell the physician about subjective symptoms, possible causes for spinal stenosis, and other possible causes of back pain. Physical examination The physical examination of a patient with spinal stenosis will give the physician information about exactly where nerve compression is occurring. Some important factors that should be investigated are any areas of sensory abnormalities, numbness, irregular, and any muscular weakness. MRI has become the most frequently used study to diagnose spinal stenosis.

The MRI uses electromagnetic signals to produce images of the spine. MRIs are helpful because they show more structures, including nerves, muscles, and ligaments, than seen on. MRIs are helpful at showing exactly what is causing spinal nerve compression.CT myelogram A is performed in the low back with dye injected into the spinal fluid. X-Rays are performed followed by a CT scan of the spine to help see narrowing of the spinal canal.This is a very effective study in cases of lateral recess stenosis. It is also necessary for patients in which MRI is contraindicated, such as those with implanted pacemakers.Red flags. Fever.

Nocturnal pain. disturbance. Structural deformity. Unexplained weight loss. Previous. Severe pain upon lying down.

Recent trauma with suspicious fracture. Presence of severe or progressive deficitTreatments Treatment options are either surgical or non-surgical. Overall evidence is inconclusive whether non-surgical or surgical treatment is the better for lumbar spinal stenosis. Non-surgical treatments The effectiveness of non surgical treatments is unclear as they have not been well studied.

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Education about the course of the condition and how to relieve symptoms. Medicines to relieve pain and inflammation, such as, (NSAIDs). Exercise, to maintain or achieve overall good health, such as riding a stationary bicycle, which allows for a forward lean, walking, or swimming can relieve symptoms. Weight loss, to relieve symptoms and slow progression of the stenosis.

to support self-care. Also may give instructs on stretching and strength exercises that may lead to a decrease in pain and other symptoms. Lumbar epidural steroid or anesthetic injections have low quality evidence to support their use.Surgery Lumbar decompressive laminectomy: This involves removing the roof of bone overlying the spinal canal and thickened ligaments in order to decompress the nerves and sac of nerves. 70-90% of people have good results.: This is a non-fusion U-shaped device which is placed between two bones in the lower back that maintains motion in the spine and keeps the spine stable after a lumbar decompressive surgery.

In 2012, Illis remarked: “ There is some evidence of CNS regeneration, but the evidence is of doubtful neurological significance. There is not a single example of experimental work translating into a therapeutic effectIt would be difficult to find any other branch of science with over a century of such sterile endeavour. In effect, there has been repetition of the same idea, albeit with different techniques, that is, looking at the lesion site. Are we sentenced to repeating the same experiments in the hope of expecting a different result?”Is Illis right?Clinical trials of a wide variety of different cell lines implanted at or around the lesional level (Schwann cells, olfactory ensheathing cells, mesenchymal/stromal stem cells, multipotent progenitor cells, neural stem/progenitor cells, embryonic stem cells, umbilical cord blood cells) have been conducted (and many others are in progress: see at ClinicalTrials.gov) – no biological cure defined as independent, unaided deambulation has been achieved to date.