Surgery for neurogenic claudication and spinal stenosis.

Autor: Fairbank, Jeremy
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Zdroj: BMJ: British Medical Journal; 11/30/2013, Vol. 347 Issue 7935, p8-8, 1p, 1 Color Photograph
Abstrakt: The article discusses surgical procedures for neurogenic claudication and spinal stenosis. Particular focus is given to a linked paper by neurosurgery resident Dr. Wouter A. Moojen and colleagues which reports two treatment options for adults with neurogenic claudication secondary to spinal stenosis. A brief historical overview of spinal stenosis and neurogenic claudication is presented. The article also discusses other ways to alleviate the effects of spinal stenosis.
Databáze: Complementary Index