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Spondylolisthesis and Lumbar Stenosis

66 yo woman presents with leg greater than back pain Greater than 1 year duration Pain radiates down back of legs Numbness and tingling in calves No weakness, but reports falling Worsens with walking, better with rest Has had injections – limited benefit Has tried PT Ibuprofen helps Smokes ½ ppd; cutting down

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All 55 Brain 13 Spine 19 Peripheral 1 Trauma 1 Tumor 9 Degenerative 9 Vascular 2 Other 1

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Ulnar nerve decompression after cervical laminectomy

68 year-old man with progressive right hand pain, sensation loss, and weakness after successful cervical spine decompression

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