Causes Of Neural Foraminal Stenosis

Bone Spurs

Bone spurs in the spine are known as osteophytes. Bone forms along the lines of greatest stress, even if the stressor is considered aberrant in nature. This means the additional bone is placed where tendons and ligaments are under constant stress, resulting in bone spurs. Chronic spine pain often leads to osteophyte formation, but the rate of formation is a combination of these stressors and genetics. Research is clearly demonstrating a genetic correlation in families with spine degenerative changes. Spinal osteophytes that form near the joints of the spine are the most likely to contribute to neural foraminal stenosis. The spurs occupy space in a limited area and may directly apply pressure to the spinal nerve. The pressure on the nerve may cause symptoms of pain, numbness and tingling, weakness, and dexterity loss. These symptoms are what often leads to the diagnosis of neural foraminal stenosis.

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