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Nerve compression syndromes

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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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Spine

Lumbar Disc Herniation

48 year-old woman presenting with back and right leg pain Pain worsening despite conservative management Back and leg both 9/10 Leg pain goes to bottom of foot Has numbness of her foot on exam and some weakness of her ankle.

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Spine

Arachnoid cyst of thoracic spine

65 yo woman presents to office with complaint of mid-back pain, progressive over several weeks Numbness in her toes for about 2 weeks She also complains of difficulty walking; feels off balance, but not dizzy On exam she has mild increased deep tendon reflexes.

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