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L34 Spinal Stenosis.

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Dr. Chris Ekong


Case 15

Age: 66

Sex: Female

History: December 2000 - Presented with 8 year history of claudication. Now cannot walk more than half a city block. Examination showed only slight restriction of back movement and generally diminished reflexes in lower limbs. Power and Sensation were normal.


Clinical Diagnosis:

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis


Pre-op CT

CT of L34 region showing no abnormality.


CT of L5S1 region showing no abnormality.


CT of L45 region showing severe spinal stenosis


Plan

March 2001 - She is on the waiting list for L45 Laminectomy.


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