What is the cause of neurogenic claudication?
Neurogenic claudication is typically caused by spinal stenosis, which is sometimes called pseudoclaudication. This is a narrowing of the space around your lower spine, which can put pressure on your spinal cord directly. It can also compress the blood vessels around the spine, depriving it of oxygen-carrying blood.
How do you fix neurogenic claudication?
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.
What is spinal stenosis neurogenic claudication?
Neurogenic claudication is usually caused by spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) in the lumbar spine (lower back). The narrowing of the spinal canal is generally caused by wear and tear and arthritic changes in the lower spine.
Is neurogenic claudication a neurological disorder?
NC is a medical condition most commonly caused by damage and compression to the lower spinal nerve roots. It is a neurological and orthopedic condition that affects the motor nervous system of the body, specifically, the lower back, legs, hips and glutes.
What type of doctor treats claudication?
You may be referred to a doctor trained in heart diseases (cardiologist) or a blood vessel (vascular) surgeon.
What are the symptoms of claudication?
Typical symptoms of claudication include:
- Pain, a burning feeling, or a tired feeling in the legs and buttocks when you walk.
- Shiny, hairless, blotchy foot skin that may get sores.
- The leg is pale when raised (elevated) and red when lowered.
- Cold feet.
- Impotence in men.
- Leg pain at night in bed.
Can claudication cause death?
Patients with intermittent claudication carry a high risk for cardiovascular complications. The TransAtlantic Inter-Society Consensus (TASC) Group estimated a five-year overall mortality of 30% for these patients, the majority dying from cardiovascular causes.
What are the stages of claudication?
Classification Schemes
| Stage 0 | Asymptomatic |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Mild claudication |
| Stage 2 | Moderate claudication |
| Stage 3 | Severe claudication |
| Stage 4 | Rest pain |