Spinal stenosis indicates the condition when there is an narrowing in the spinal canal,
as a result the it confines the amount of space available for the spinal cord and nerves.
Spinal stenosis indicates the condition when there is an narrowing in the spinal canal, as a result the it confines the amount of space available for the spinal cord and nerves. When the problem of spinal stenosis becomes more severe, there is a compression or squeezing of the spinal cord and its nerves. Spinal stenosis can transpire anywhere; however it is most common in the cervical and lumbar spine.
The symptoms of spinal stenosis depends on where does it occurs and how severe it is.
There is number of treatment available such as
Initial treatment includes anti-inflammatory medications such as ibrufen or naproxen. Such medicine succor to reduce inflammation and swelling around the nerves being compression occurs. Epidural steroid injection can also be given to reduce the inflammation from the place of nerve compression.
It helps to strengthen the muscles that surround the column and take some of the pressure off the spine.
When the patient does not get enough relief from the non-surgical treatment, surgery is recommended. There are several types of surgery to treat spinal stenosis; however the goal of all the surgeries is to procure more space for the spinal cord or nerves that are being compressed. The various surgical procedure include the removal of bone and/or tissues that are compressing the spinal nerves in the lower back, which is referred as decompression. All such surgeries require diligent management of postoperative care. The surgery includes both open and minimally invasive surgery depending upon the individual case and situation. Decompressive laminectomy is the most common type of surgery that is performed to treat lumbar (low back) spinal stenosis.
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