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Spinal stenosis results from the narrowing of the spinal canal and lateral recesses due to age-related degeneration including disc collapse, spur formation, and thickening of ligaments. This compresses the spinal cord and nerve roots. Movement further injures the spinal cord from static and dynamic compression. The proposed mechanisms for neurogenic claudication include cauda equina ischemia due to dilation and congestion of epidural veins during movement, as well as axonal injury and fibrosis. Pain may als

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