What is neurogenic claudication symptoms?

The symptoms of neurogenic claudication can include pain, tingling, or cramping in the lower back and one or both legs, hips, and buttocks. Weakness or heaviness in the legs may also occur. These symptoms are especially present when standing upright or walking and usually relieved with leaning forward or sitting down.

What is Pseudoclaudication syndrome?

Neurogenic claudication (NC), also known as pseudoclaudication, is the most common symptom of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) and describes intermittent leg pain from impingement of the nerves emanating from the spinal cord. Neurogenic means that the problem originates within the nervous system.

How is neurogenic claudication treated?

Treatment for neurogenic claudication is surgical and the newest, safest surgery to treat neurogenic claudication is Deuk Laser Disc Repair, a minimally invasive laser spine surgery that is performed outpatient with a 95% success rate.

Is neurogenic claudication the same as sciatica?

Is neurogenic claudication the same as sciatica? Even though both conditions are caused by pressure on the nerves, the difference is in the way people describe their condition, thus creating difficulties in diagnosis.

Can an MRI show spinal stenosis?

Since spinal stenosis is a gradual onset condition, the symptoms tend to start slowly and worsen over time. In fact, spinal stenosis may appear on an MRI or a CT scan without the patient having any symptoms at all.

What can mimic claudication?

However, other conditions such as nerve root compression, spinal stenosis, hip arthritis, symptomatic Baker’s cyst, venous claudication, and chronic compartment syndrome may mimic the symptoms of intermittent claudication.

What does a neurologist do for spinal stenosis?

Neurology. Neurologists specialize in disorders and issues related to the nervous system, including the spine. A neurologist’s expertise will be able to pinpoint what is causing pain and discomfort from spinal stenosis, which is often due to compression of or damage to the spine’s nerve roots or cord.