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What Causes Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Post Back Injury?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2015
Question: MY BOYFRIEND WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR WRECK END OF LAST YEAR AND THE DOCTOR IS TELLING HIM HE REINJURED A PREVIOUS BACK INJURY (NARROWING OF THE SPINE) IS PRETTY MUCH ALL HE WAS TOLD, NO DETAILED INFORMATION WAS GIVING TO HIM TO UNDERSTAND FULLY JUST WHAT THAT MEANS. HE DOESN'T RECALL EVER HAVING A PRIOR BACK INJURY AND HIS BACK HAS NEVER BEEN ANY ISSUE STOPPING HIM FROM PLAYING SPORTS OR ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES, BUT SINCE WRECK HE'S BEEN HAVING PAIN IN NECK AND BACK AND ITS BOTHERING HIM. IS THERE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS CONDITION AND HOW ITS CAUSED. RIGHT NOW ITS ALL UNSETTLING SEEING HIM UNLIKE HIMSELF JUST LOOKING FOR ANY WAY I CAN POSSIBLY HELP.
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Lumbar canal stenosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

Thanks for the query.

Does he have back pain that radiates to his legs ?

Any tingling or numbness in the legs?

It is possible that he must be having lumbar canal stenosis which is narrowing of the spinal canal. This can cause nerve compression and symptoms.

It is advisable to get an MRI if he has the above mentioned symptoms.

Kindly upload the Xray for me to be in a better position to help you.

Kindly answer my queries as well.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu
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What Causes Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Post Back Injury?

Brief Answer: Lumbar canal stenosis Detailed Answer: Hi there. Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for the query. Does he have back pain that radiates to his legs ? Any tingling or numbness in the legs? It is possible that he must be having lumbar canal stenosis which is narrowing of the spinal canal. This can cause nerve compression and symptoms. It is advisable to get an MRI if he has the above mentioned symptoms. Kindly upload the Xray for me to be in a better position to help you. Kindly answer my queries as well. Regards, Dr. Aashish Raghu