Figure 28.1

A midsagittal MRI image demonstrating severe narrowing at L2–L3

 

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CT myelogram is required if the patient cannot undergo MRI (e.g., pacemaker).

 

Effective Communication

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   Neurologic status is crucial.
   
   
    
   
   
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   Etiology of stenosis.
   
   
    
   
   
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   Progression of deficits.
   
   
    
   
   
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   Specific location of stenosis.
   
   
    
   
   
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   Duration of deficits.

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