Lumbar spinal canal stenosis associated with progressive degenerative changes of the spine. A case report.

STUDY

DESIGN

Case report.

OBJECTIVES

To report a case of spinal canal stenosis associated with progressive degenerative changes of the lumbar spine.

SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: As far as the authors are aware, there has been no similar case reported.

METHODS

The clinical features of the case are reported, and the pathology is discussed.

RESULTS

In a 40-year-old man, spinal canal stenosis developed, associated with progressive degenerative changes of the lumbar spine. The man underwent posterior decompression and fusion using pedicle screws. The surgical results were satisfactory at the time of writing this report.

CONCLUSIONS

This case presented a peculiar clinical course, which could not be categorized under previously reported disorders. It may be a new disease entity of spinal canal stenosis. The surgical outcome was satisfactory 2 years, 6 months after surgery.