High prevalence of symptomatic spinal stenosis in Norwegian adults with achondroplasia: a population-based study.

Svein Otto FredwallUnni SteenOlga de VriesCecilie F RustadHeidi Beate EggesbøHarald Weedon-FekjærIngeborg B LidalRavi SavarirayanGrethe Månum

Published in: Orphanet journal of rare diseases (2020)

SSS was highly prevalent in Norwegian adults with achondroplasia, with symptom onset at young age, and multiple spinal levels affected. The presence of SSS was associated with reduced walking distance, activity limitations, and more pain. The findings underline the importance of thorough assessment and monitoring of SSS in achondroplasia, including a formal assessment of physical functioning.

Keyphrases

spinal cord
physical activity
mental health
neuropathic pain
pain management
patient reported