Dr. Jay Reidler, an adult & pediatric orthopedic spine surgeon, shares insights from his field & discusses his collaborations with rheumatologists.
Reading Rheum: Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Handpicked Reviews of Contemporary Literature
ACR Makes Available Spinal Stenosis Fact Sheet
Spinal stenosis, or narrowing, is a common condition that occurs when the small spinal canal that contains the nerve roots and spinal cord becomes restricted. This narrowing can squeeze the nerves and the spinal cord, causing lower back and leg pain. People suffering from spinal stenosis have trouble walking any significant distance and frequently must sit or lean forward.
Meet the Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Challenge
Limited evidence and diagnostic options make this increasing condition difficult to treat