Neurological Surgery
UW Medicine Neurological Surgery in Seattle, Washington, is an international leader in the care and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves.
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UW Medicine Neurological Surgery specializes in the management of acute brain or spinal trauma, vascular disease, disorders of the brain, peripheral nerves and spine.

We are located in Seattle, Washington and our UW physicians, who practice at Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center, Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, use state-of-the art technology to ensure patients receive uncompromised care and access to the most advanced facilities and modern resources.

In addition, our well established NIH and privately funded research programs allow us to bring leading-edge advances in neurosurgery from the laboratory to the clinic and operating room.

For information about our clinical trials, conferences, residencies and fellowships, visit the Department of Neurological Surgery's website.


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Spinal Stenosis
Providers: Chesnut, Randall M., Hillard, Virany H., Tredway, Trent L. Last Updated: Wednesday, August 01, 2007

What Is Spinal Stenosis?

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of spaces in the spine (backbone) that results in pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Pressure on the lower part of the spinal cord or on nerve roots may give rise to pain or numbness in the legs. This disorder is most common in men and women over 50 years of age. However, it may occur in younger people who are born with a narrowing of the spinal canal or who suffer a spinal injury.

Some common signs and symptoms of spinal stenosis are:
  • Numbness 
  • Weakness 
  • Cramping 
  • Pain that radiates down the leg (sciatica) 
  • Weakness in the legs 
  • Problems with bowel or bladder function



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