Definitions for "Spinal stenosis"
Reduction in the diameter of the spinal canal due to new bone formation. May result in pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots.
This is a reduction in the diameter of the spinal canal. It may be congenital (a birth defect), the result of trauma or caused by arthritis. It may result in pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots.
Decrease diameter of the spinal canal due to new bone formation, which may result in pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. This occurs most often in the lumbar spine(low back) and to a lesser extent the cervical spine, and even less, the thoracic spine.