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Epidural Fibrosis

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

The most common signs/symptoms of epidural (peridural) fibrosis is :

  • Midline back or neck pain
  • Back or neck stiffness
  • Radiating nerve pain
  • Numbness
  • Muscle weakness
  • Limb movement induced pain
  • Tension and traction related nerve pain

RISK FACTORS

Individuals who have a propensity to make more than the usual amount of scar tissue when injured are also more likely to develop excessive fibrous tissue (scar) after spinal, as the result of a surgical procedure. Individuals who have a blood clotting disorder may also be more prone to develop excessive scar tissue in the epidural space of the spinal canal due to bleeding after an injury or an invasive procedure.

COMPLICATIONS

The primary complications of epidural fibrosis include pain and limited tissue mobility. A large collection of scar tissue could displace and/or compress an adjacent spinal nerve roots and/or smaller nerves within the spinal canal.



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