Lumbar Radicular Claudication associated with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis is a surprisingly prevalent disorder in the middle and older age populations. Despite this, it’s a little-known condition and its only in recent times that it is being investigated with high quality research.
Lumbar Radicular Claudication associated with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis is a surprisingly prevalent disorder in the middle and older age populations. Despite this, it’s a little-known condition and its only in recent times that it is being investigated with high quality research.
The purpose of this lecture is to explore Lumbar Radicular Claudication as a part of a broader syndrome. We will explore mechanisms, examination, management and treatment. This lecture is highly practical and condition specific but it is hoped that it can integrated into a broader biopsychosocial approach.
The learning outcomes are:
- To appreciate, compare and contrast various Radicular Syndromes, presentations and masquerading medical disorders.
- To develop up-to-date knowledge of risk factors and prognostic factors
- To develop deeper understanding of nerve root homeostasis and pathophysiology
- To consolidate approaches to physical examination
- To confidently educate patients, devise exercise programmes and support rehabilitation.
- To clinically reason onward referral