What happens if the lumbar spine is damaged?

What happens if the lumbar spine is damaged?

Damage to the lumbar spinal cord subsequently affects the hips and groin area, and may impact the lower abdominal muscles and thigh flexion as well. Lumbar spinal cord injuries (SCIs) may be complete or incomplete and may affect one or both sides of the body.

What is spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis?

Importantly, spondylolysis only refers to the separation of the pars interarticularis (a small bony arch in the back of the spine between the facet joints), whereas spondylolisthesis refers to anterior slippage of one vertebra over another (in the front of the spine).

What happens if Foraminal stenosis is left untreated?

It occurs from spinal stenosis that causes pressure on the spinal cord. If untreated, this can lead to significant and permanent nerve damage including paralysis and death. Symptoms may affect your gait and balance, dexterity, grip strength and bowel or bladder function.

What is the difference between spinal spondylosis and spinal stenosis?

Lumbar spondylosis describes degenerative changes (arthritic changes) within the lumbar spine. Lumbar canal stenosis means narrowing or compression of the spinal nerves in the lower back due to spinal degeneration (wear and tear).

Does lumbar Foraminal stenosis require surgery?

Surgical treatment is indicated when lumbar spinal stenosis causes severe leg pain and constant or progressive neurologic signs, such as numbness and weakness. Several weeks or months of nonsurgical treatments are typically tried before considering surgery.

Can lumbar stenosis cause paralysis?

Key Points about Spinal Stenosis It is typically caused by osteoarthritis due to the aging process. If left untreated, spinal stenosis can lead to full paralysis and loss of bladder control. Your Bon Secours Mercy Health doctor can diagnose spinal stenosis with diagnostic imaging such as an MRI or X-ray.

What happens when sacral nerves are damaged?

Patients with injuries to the sacral nerve roots may experience: Lack of control of bowels or bladder. Lower back pain. Leg pain, which may radiate down the back of the leg(s)