Spinal stenosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 27, 2024 · They protect the spinal cord, which runs through an opening called the spinal canal. Some people are born with a small spinal canal. But most spinal stenosis occurs when something happens to reduce the amount of open space within the spine.
Spinal stenosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 27, 2024 · Sometimes, the ligament at the back of the lower spine, also called the lumbar spine, gets too thick. Needlelike tools inserted through the skin can remove some of the ligament. This can create more space in the …
Vertebral tumor - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 27, 2024 · The risk of vertebral tumors is higher in people who have cancer or have been treated for cancer. Most vertebral tumors are caused by cancer that starts somewhere else in the body and spreads to the spine. Cancer that spreads to the spine most often starts in the breasts, lungs or prostate.
Laminectomy - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 25, 2024 · Laminectomy enlarges the spinal canal to ease pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. Laminectomy is often done as part of a decompression surgery to relieve pressure. Pressure in the spinal canal is most commonly caused …
Spina bifida - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 19, 2023 · The spinal canal is open along several vertebrae in the lower or middle back. Part of the spinal cord, including the spinal cord's protective covering and spinal nerves, push through this opening at birth, forming a sac on the baby's back.
Spinal cord tumor - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBNov 14, 2020 · Ideally, the goal of spinal tumor treatment is to eliminate the tumor completely, but this goal may be complicated by the risk of permanent damage to the spinal cord and surrounding nerves. Doctors also must …
Vertebral tumor - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 27, 2024 · Most vertebral tumors are caused by cancer that starts somewhere else in the body and spreads to the spine. Knowing your complete health history can be helpful for understanding your symptoms. The health professional may examine your body.
Cervical spondylosis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBNov 18, 2023 · The spinal canal is the space inside the vertebrae that the spinal cord and the nerve roots pass through to reach the rest of the body. If the spinal cord or nerve roots become pinched, you might experience:
Chiari malformation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBOct 20, 2023 · Chiari malformation (kee-AH-ree mal-for-MAY-shun) is a condition in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal. It occurs when part of the skull is misshapen or smaller than is typical. The skull presses on the brain and forces it downward.
Syringomyelia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBMar 20, 2024 · If syringomyelia is caused by brain tissue pushing into the spinal canal, it is called a Chiari malformation. Symptoms generally begin between ages 25 and 40. In some cases, coughing or straining can trigger symptoms of syringomyelia, although neither causes syringomyelia.