作者: Arash Yaghoobian , John M. Olsewski
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-6999-6_88
关键词: Medical attention 、 Spinal stenosis 、 Geriatric population 、 Physical examination 、 Physical therapy 、 Back pain 、 Nerve root 、 Medicine 、 Lumbar spinal stenosis 、 Nerve compression syndrome
摘要: Spinal disorders and nerve compression syndromes of the elderly are common presenting complaints to both internist surgeons. In fact, approximately 70% all patients seeking medical attention have complaint back pain at one time in their life. More than 13% lasting more 2 weeks [1]. A directed history physical examination working knowledge spinal bony neural anatomy key elements for appropriate diagnosis management. This chapter defines major affecting geriatric population guides surgeon treatment options each disorder.