Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

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This lecture provides a comprehensive overview of lumbar spinal stenosis, addressing its definition, prevalence, and clinical relevance within family medicine. It explores the pathophysiology, including aging-related changes and spinal canal narrowing, before discussing characteristic clinical presentations, diagnostic approaches, and imaging studies. Treatment strategies, from non-surgical options to surgical interventions, are evaluated with attention to individualized patient decision-...