Central Canal Stenosis
Central canal stenosis may result in the compression of the spinal cord, causing symptoms and signs to occur anywhere along the neck, arms, torso, and/or legs.
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Central canal stenosis may result in the compression of the spinal cord, causing symptoms and signs to occur anywhere along the neck, arms, torso, and/or legs.
Cervical foraminal stenosis happens when one or more intervertebral foramina become narrowed within the neck, which may compress a spinal nerve.
Cervical stenosis with myelopathy is a condition where spinal canal narrowing leads to spinal cord compression, causing neurological symptoms.
Diagnosis of cervical stenosis with myelopathy involves clinical assessment, imaging, and neurological tests.
A medical examination allows a doctor to review and confirm the clinical signs of central canal stenosis. Medical imaging tests may be ordered as necessary to confirm the location and severity of the stenosis.