Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume · 1954 · 775 citations · 0 references
MedicineNeurosurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryNeuropathologyRadiographic AnatomySpine SurgerySpinal AnatomySpinal Cord CompressionSpinal Cord DisordersSpinal DisordersSpine DisordersVertebral AnatomyArticular ProcessesCaudal VertebraeLumbar Spine DisordersLumbar SpondylosisNeural Foraminal NarrowingSpinal Canal CompromiseSpinal Nerve RootsVertebral Pathology
A clinical condition is described in which symptoms of compression of the caudal nerve roots occur on standing or walking, but not at rest. The study discusses the nature of the abnormality. Seven cases were reported; myelography showed a lumbar block in every case, and surgery revealed narrowing of the spinal canal in part of its lumbar course, likely due to encroachment by the articular processes. Footnote references are provided.
1. A clinical condition is described in which there are symptoms of compression of the caudal nerve roots on standing or walking, but not at rest. Seven cases are reported. 2. Myelography showed a block in the lumbar region in every case. 3. At operation narrowing of the spinal canal in part of its lumbar course was found. 4. The nature of the abnormality is discussed. It is suggested that the narrowing is due to encroachment on the spinal canal by the articular processes.