Vascular_Claudication_vs_Lumbar_Stenosis_HK中英文3论述.ppt

PVD Has a poorer prognosis than cardiac disease with greater mortality statistics * Case study, could be claudicant but stops, not flexes, reducing distance, non-dermatomal therefore not foraminal stenosis, unilateral therefore not lumbar stenosis * Claudication distance = onset of pain Walking distance = ability with pain Rest time signifies collaterals – short time = big/good collaterals, long time = poor collaterals * Risk factors which lead to vascular disease Modifiable non-modifiable risk factors Can have concurrent MSK PVD disease 5% of PVD have AAA * Fem art / internal iliac art / ex