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Foraminal Stenosis
General Information
If an excessive amount of bone spurs from around the facet joint, they can occupy and narrow the foraminal canal that is formed by the facet joint above and below each vertebra. This narrowing can cause pinching of the exiting nerve root that is trying to exit the spine on its way to one of extremities. If symptoms of a pinched nerve occur due to this condition, it is called foraminal stenosis. Foraminal stenosis can be an isolated problem or seen in conjunction with central spinal stenosis.
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