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Lumbar spinal stenosis in an elderly patient. |
| المؤلفون: |
Clinchot, D M, Kaplan, P E, Lamb, J F |
| المصدر: |
Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences & Medical Sciences; Jan98, Vol. 53A Issue 1, pM72-M75, 4p |
| مستخلص: |
Background: The general population is aging, and lumbar stenosis is one of the more frequent conditions observed in an orthopedic or neurosurgical practice.Methods: This case presentation is of an 86-year-old male who developed lumbar spinal stenosis with a progressive neurologic deficit that caused severe leg pain, affected bladder function, and affected gait. Relevant medical literature is reviewed.Results: Bladder function and gait returned after spinal surgery, and this patient's pain was greatly reduced. A multidisciplinary team applied therapy after surgery. The medical literature does not concentrate solely upon patients older than 80, but a few are included in studies of younger patients.Conclusions: This case report illustrates that a patient over 80 can have a successful outcome with multidisciplinary medical coverage of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, social, and psychological areas. More studies need to be done of these patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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