Nerves Commonly Affected by Lumbar Spinal StenosisIllustration copyright 2000 by Nucleus
Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
http://www.nucleusinc.com When nerve roots in the lower back (lumbar region) are compressed,
the pressure can affect nerves that extend into the legs. This can cause
symptoms of pain, numbness, and weakness in the legs and feet. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma Current as ofMarch 21, 2017 Current as of:
March 21, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma |
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