‌Your spine is made up of 33 vertebrae. Each one has openings that let nerves from your spinal cord pass through to other parts of the body. When these openings, called neural foramina, get narrow or ...

Foraminal stenosis is the narrowing or tightening of the openings between the bones in your spine. These small openings are called the foramen. Foraminal stenosis is a specific type of spinal stenosis ...

Neural foraminal stenosis is a common condition that can cause symptoms referred to as a pinched nerve. The neural foramen (spinal foramen) are small holes on the sides of the backbone that are ...

Far lateral disc herniations constitute 7–12% of all disc herniations. They may be purely far lateral or extraforaminal in location, located beyond the pedicles, or may include intraforaminal and even ...

Spondylosis, or spinal osteoarthritis, results from the degeneration of spinal discs and joints as a person ages, which can lead to stiffness and pain. Risk factors for spondylosis include genetics, ...

Neural foraminal stenosis is a spine condition that leads to compressed nerve roots. Most people don’t experience symptoms, but medications can help those who do. Severe cases may require surgery.