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What is the typical pain pattern in spinal stenosis?
What is the typical pain pattern in spinal stenosis?
- Chronic pain that worsens with lying down
- Dull, non-radiating pain in the upper back
- Acute pain in the buttocks radiating to the leg and foot (correct)
- Sharp, localized pain in the lower back only
What is a common feature observed during examination of patients with spinal stenosis?
What is a common feature observed during examination of patients with spinal stenosis?
- Generalized stiffness and rigidity in the lumbosacral spine (correct)
- Increased range of motion in the lumbar spine
- Normal neural tension test results
- Equivocal findings from sensation testing
Which activity tends to aggravate radicular pain in patients with spinal stenosis?
Which activity tends to aggravate radicular pain in patients with spinal stenosis?
- Lumbar spine flexion (correct)
- Walking downhill
- Prone lying
- Sitting for prolonged periods
What is a common neurological sign observed in patients with spinal stenosis?
What is a common neurological sign observed in patients with spinal stenosis?
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Why are MRI and CT myelography considered gold standard measures in diagnosing spinal stenosis?
Why are MRI and CT myelography considered gold standard measures in diagnosing spinal stenosis?
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How do symptoms typically progress in spinal stenosis?
How do symptoms typically progress in spinal stenosis?
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