title: [Spinal claudication].
abstract: Spinal claudication refers to symptoms caused by nerve compression in the spinal canal brought on during strain. The symptoms are felt as lower limb pain, numbness or fatigue, but back pain that becomes worse under stress is also common. The symptoms are usually associated with the erect position and relieved when sitting or laying down. The underlying condition is most commonly narrowing of the spinal canal. While the diagnosis is often clear, MRI imaging is worth conducting if the symptoms are atypical or cause a clear-cut disability or functional limitation. Most patients are treated conservatively.
authors.affiliation: Sairaala Orton, Helsinki.
authors.forename: Heikki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Osterman
mesh_terms: D001416:Back Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011187:Posture; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013130:Spinal Stenosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy