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Understanding Spinal Stenosis

Cervical spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck. The spinal canal is the open area in the vertebrae that make up the spinal column.  The collection of nerves that run through the spinal canal from the base of the brain to the lower back is called the spinal cord. When the spinal canal narrows it can squeeze and compress the nerve roots.

When the nerves and cord are compressed in the cervical spine, it causes stiffness, pain and numbness.  If the spinal cord is damaged, cervical spinal stenosis can be crippling. 

Are You a Spinal Stenosis Surgery Candidate?

If you experience symptoms that prevent you from doing your day to day activities and it has affected your quality of life, you may be a candidate for spinal stenosis surgery. Symptoms may increase or become more severe and become debilitating to your lifestyle.

While the majority of patients experience spinal stenosis in the lumbar region, some patients have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis in the cervical area. Surgery may be recommended to prevent symptoms from progressing.

Surgery For Spinal Stenosis

One of the most common types of spinal stenosis surgery is a Decompressive Laminectomy. This procedure relieves pressure on the spinal cord or the nerve roots in the spine.

A laminectomy removes bone and tissue that have thickened causing a narrowing in the spinal canal.

A spinal fusion is the most major surgery performed for spinal stenosis. The procedure takes bone from another area in your body and is fused between the vertebrae of the affected area.

Risks For Spinal Stenosis Surgery

As with all medical procedures, there are risks involved.  After determining what these risks are, the patient can then decide whether spinal stenosis surgery is the right choice for them. The overall health of a patient will also determine whether these risks should be a factor in making their decision.

Some of the more common risks include infection of the wound; blood clots; unstable spine; complications or reaction to the anesthesia; injury to nerves; injury or damage to tissues on or near the spinal cord; and while the occurrence is low, there is a risk of death.

Some patients pose a greater risk to complications. Age, smokers and patients suffering from heart disease or diabetes should be taken into account before determining if you are a candidate for spinal stenosis surgery.

Recover From Spinal Stenosis Surgery

Depending on the surgery performed, the recovery may take months before a patient can resume their normal day to day activities.  The overall health of the patient will often dictate the recovery process. 

Alternative Surgeries that should be considered are minimally invasive surgeries due to the lower risks; faster recovery time and return to normal activities. The prognosis for recovering from spinal stenosis surgery has a high success ratio and studies have shown that recurrence of the condition is low.