neurogenic claudication; pseudoclaudication

Etiology

• neural compression, usually lumbar spinal stenosis
• sciatica

Clinical manifestations

• symptoms of leg pain (& occasionally weakness) on walking or standing, relieved by sitting or spinal flexion
• pseudoclaudication
  • symptoms elicited by walking or prolonged standing
  • symptoms relieved by flexing spine (i.e sitting)

Management

• pregabalin is ineffective & associated with dizziness

More general terms

• claudication

Additional terms

• lumbar spinal stenosis
• sciatica; lumbosacral radiculopathy; sciatic neuropathy