Spinal stenosis in children is a rare occurrence, but it can happen so it’s important to understand how it affects children. Here are some of the causes:

• Genetic Disorders: Some genetic disorders such as, achondroplasia, can predispose children to spinal stenosis due to abnormal bone growth and development.
• Inflammatory Conditions: Juvenile arthritis, which is a disease that causes inflammation in the spine, can contribute to spinal stenosis.
• Congenital Spinal Deformities: Some children are born with spinal abnormalities that can lead to spinal stenosis.