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Lecture - Module 10 - Spinal Stenosis Verified A+ superior articular process What is this? Transverse process of vertebra What does the tubercle of the rib articulate with? cervical vertebrae What is this? thoracic vertebrae What is this? lumbar vertebrae What is this? right ...

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superior articular process

What is this?




Transverse process of vertebra

What does the tubercle of the rib articulate with?




cervical vertebrae

What is this?




thoracic vertebrae

What is this?




lumbar vertebrae

What is this?

, right

what vertebrae has stenosis?




Narrowing of the channel that the spinal cord and nerve roots run through.

Define spinal stenosis

-degenerative spinal disease associated with aging
-in some cases a person can be born with spinal stenosis

What are common causes of spinal stenosis?

Pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots

Define myelopathy

-AKA pinch nerve
-branches of the spinal cord extend into the body

Define radiculopathy

-As we age, arthritis can affect the vertebrae and spinal joints, causing narrowing of the spinal canal and
nerve channels.
-In addition, spinal disks that cushion the space between the vertebrae gradually dry out and flatten,
which can also put pressure on the spinal canal and nerves.

How is age a risk factor for spinal stenosis (what can happen to the spine as a person ages?)

-Xray
-MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) -CT (computed tomography)

What are 3 types of imaging that a physician can use to diagnose spinal stenosis?

MRI

Which form of imaging provides the most detail?

nonsurgical approaches:
-exercise

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