Spinal Stenosis In Children

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Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano

Principal Orthopedic Spine surgeon at Montesano Spine & Sport.

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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.

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