Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that causes compression of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Resulting pain and numbness (in the ... which can improve symptoms. In severe cases, ...

Have had previous lumbar spine surgery at the same levels. Inadequate English to complete outcome measures. Motor deficit related to lumbar compression (Medical Research Council grades 0–4) and the ...

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a type of spine surgery used for the treatment of neck or arm pain caused by cervical ... and tendons. The spine protects the spinal cord and spinal ...

aDivision of Neurosurgery and Spine Program, Department of Surgery, and Institute of Medical Sciences, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada ...

Laminectomy is a type of spinal decompression surgery where a surgeon removes the bony arch from one or more of your spinal bones (vertebrae). This widens the space around your spine and can help ...

A thorough history and a complete physical examination are necessary to differentiate SCC from other conditions. The APN must ask about the location, radiation, and duration of the pain, as well ...

Methods: Patients who underwent surgical intervention for paraparesis (grade of muscle strength <5 according to the British Medical Research Council grading system) secondary to spinal neoplasms ...