Generally, shortened pedicles in the cervical spine indicate a genetic condition where all pedicles are short. This however might mean nothing for the long run. Many patients who have congenital cervical stenosis have no problems with their lumbar spine. The thoracic spine is so rigid that it is uncommon to develop stenosis in that section.
Also, there is much less danger dealing with congenital lumbar stenosis as there are only nerve roots below L1 and nerve roots are more resistant to compression and permanent injury.
Dr. Corenman
PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
