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Can Spine Arthritis Cause Weakness In Legs?
Brief Answer:
Compression of nerves
Detailed Answer:
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Yes, in severe cases defects in the spine can lead to compression of the nerves emerging from them. This can lead to pain, numbness or weakness in the areas supplied by those nerves.
Whether or not the nerves are compressed can only be ascertained by MRI scan of the affected spine.
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Compression of nerves
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Yes, in severe cases defects in the spine can lead to compression of the nerves emerging from them. This can lead to pain, numbness or weakness in the areas supplied by those nerves.
Whether or not the nerves are compressed can only be ascertained by MRI scan of the affected spine.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Please do ask if any doubts.
If you are satisfied with the answer, please rate the same with five stars and close.
If in future you need to consult me, you can approach me directly through the below link.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-raju-a-t/60137
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