Lumbar Stenosis: A Recent Update by Review of Literature

Degeneration of the intervertebral disc results in initial relative instability, hypermobility, and hypertrophy of the facet joints, particularly at the superior articular process. This finally leads to a reduction of the spinal canal dimensions and compression of the neural elements, which can resu...

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Main Authors: Seung Yeop Lee, Tae-Hwan Kim, Jae Keun Oh, Seung Jin Lee, Moon Soo Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Spine Society 2015-10-01
Series:Asian Spine Journal
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Online Access:http://www.asianspinejournal.org/upload/pdf/asj-9-818.pdf