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Does Spinal Stenosis Cause Falls?

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Question : Hi there I have spinal senosis can it cause falls
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it can cause falls.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Spinal stenosis can cause falls. It could occur secondary to weaknesses in leg muscles due to nerve compression.

Hope this helps you.

Warm regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Does Spinal Stenosis Cause Falls?

Brief Answer: Yes it can cause falls. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Spinal stenosis can cause falls. It could occur secondary to weaknesses in leg muscles due to nerve compression. Hope this helps you. Warm regards.