[Experimental studies of lumbar spinal stenosis]

Clin Calcium. 2005 Mar;15(3):51-6.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Neurophysiologic function and ischemia causes neurogenic symptoms in lumbar spinal stenosis. Neurophysiologic function and potential therapeutic agents were investigated using a chronic cauda equina compression model that was developed according to a clinical pathogenesis. In the chronic cauda equina compression model, nerve conduction velocity and blood flow in spinal nerves decreased but mechanical allodynia was not induced. Prostaglandins and 5-HT receptor antagonist effected to improve blood flow in nerve roots after cauda equina compression;therefore, they might be potential agents for lumbar spinal stenosis.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cauda Equina / physiopathology
  • Dogs
  • Epoprostenol / therapeutic use
  • Lumbar Vertebrae*
  • Rats
  • Receptors, Serotonin
  • Serotonin Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Spinal Stenosis / drug therapy
  • Spinal Stenosis / etiology*

Substances

  • Receptors, Serotonin
  • Serotonin Antagonists
  • Epoprostenol