Lumbar spondylosis and narrow spinal canal. 1976

E G Singounas, and P C Karvounis

Thirty four cases of spondylosis and narrow spinal canal were analysed and the possible mechanism of the syndrome of the narrow canal discussed. In spondylotic cases early operation is advisable.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007796 Laminectomy A surgical procedure that entails removing all (laminectomy) or part (laminotomy) of selected vertebral lamina to relieve pressure on the SPINAL CORD and/or SPINAL NERVE ROOTS. Vertebral lamina is the thin flattened posterior wall of vertebral arch that forms the vertebral foramen through which pass the spinal cord and nerve roots. Laminotomy,Laminectomies,Laminotomies
D008159 Lumbar Vertebrae VERTEBRAE in the region of the lower BACK below the THORACIC VERTEBRAE and above the SACRAL VERTEBRAE. Vertebrae, Lumbar
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000367 Age Factors Age as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or the effect of a circumstance. It is used with human or animal concepts but should be differentiated from AGING, a physiological process, and TIME FACTORS which refers only to the passage of time. Age Reporting,Age Factor,Factor, Age,Factors, Age
D013115 Spinal Canal The cavity within the SPINAL COLUMN through which the SPINAL CORD passes. Vertebral Canal,Vertebral Foramen,Vertebral Foramina,Canal, Spinal,Canal, Vertebral,Foramen, Vertebral,Foramina, Vertebral,Spinal Canals,Vertebral Canals,Vertebral Foramens
D013128 Spinal Osteophytosis Outgrowth of immature bony processes or bone spurs (OSTEOPHYTE) from the VERTEBRAE, reflecting the presence of degenerative disease and calcification. It commonly occurs in cervical and lumbar SPONDYLOSIS. Osteophytosis, Spinal,Osteophytoses, Spinal,Spinal Osteophytoses
D013997 Time Factors Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations. Time Series,Factor, Time,Time Factor

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