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What Is Spinal Stenosis ? Spinal stenosis is a condition in which there is narrowing of the spinal cord causing nerve pinching which leads to persistent pain in the buttocks, limping, lack of feeling in the lower extremities, and decreased physical activity. As the age increases, these conditions can develop due to the drying out and shrinking of the disc spaces between the bones (80% of the disc is made up of water).
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Anatomy Of Spinal Stenosis The spine consists of a series of bone blocks (vertebral bodies) which are separated from one another by discs of soft tissue. Within the structure of the spine sits a tunnel called the spinal canal. This tunnel contains the neurological structures including the spinal cord and nerve roots. The canal is surrounded by bone and ligaments and therefore can not expand if the spinal cord or nerves require more room. Therefore, if anything begins to narrow the spinal canal, there is risk for irritation or injury of the spinal cord or nerves. Conditions which can lead to narrowing of the spinal canal include infection, tumors, trauma, herniated disc, arthritis and degeneration.
Cause Of Spinal Stenosis
The cause of Spinal Stenosis is often linked to aging, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or inherited conditions. Changes that occur in the spine as people age are the most common cause of this condition. However, the cause of spinal stenosis can also be linked to tumors of the spine, injuries, Paget's disease, too much fluoride in the body, and calcium deposits on the ligaments that run along the spine.
Symptoms Of Spinal Stenosis
People can have significant stenosis that they are unaware of until tests are done. It is most common in women over the age of 50—men are less prone to this condition. The possible evidence of spinal stenosis include :Pain or numbness in the back, legs, and/or buttocks, Cramping in the legs, Weakness in the legs, Bowel and/or bladder problems in some cases, Prolonged standing or walking makes the pain worse, Symptoms may come and go, and may vary in severity when present, Bending forward or sitting increases the room in the spinal canal and may reduce the pain or give complete relief from pain.
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Diagnosis Of Spinal Stenosis Finding the cause of your back problem begins with a complete history and physical examination. After the history and physical exam, your doctor will have a good idea of the cause of your pain. Regular X-rays, taken in the doctor's office, are usually a first step in looking into any neck problem and will help determine if more tests are needed.
Treatment Of Spinal Stenosis
Non Surgical Treatment Of Spinal Stenosis Preventing Falls. Falling is a risk for patients with spinal stenosis. They should avoid alcohol and sedatives. Leg strengthening exercises (walking, cycling) may be helpful, with brief resting if pain occurs.The use of common pain relievers, such as NSAIDs, physical therapy, and steroid or other spinal injections may be helpful for some patients.
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Surgical Treatment Of Spinal Stenosis Surgery. If pain is persistent, patients may require surgery, most often a procedure called decompressive laminectomy. Some patients may require spinal fusion as well. Studies suggest that surgery reduces back pain in many patients, at least for a few years. Surgery can be an extremely effective approach, however, for certain patients with severe back pain that does not respond to conservative measures.
DECOMPRESSIVE LAMINECTOMY
Decompressive laminectomy is the most common surgery performed in order to correct lumbar spinal stenosis. The goal of this operation is to create more room for the nerve root that has been encroached upon by the facet joints of the vertebra. Because the LSS symptoms are created by the compression of the nerve root, uncompressing the root relieves the symptoms. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia.
A midline incision in the lower back is centered over the affected area.
Dissection through the back muscles provides access to the spine. The portion of the vertebra known as the lamina is removed along with any thickened ligaments to release the nerves traveling down the center of the spinal canal.
Individual nerves are released as they exit the spinal canal by shaving a portion of the degenerative facet joint.
The soft tissues are then closed in multiple layers with absorbable sutures. Following the operation, the patient stays in the hospital for one to three days.
SPINAL FUSION
Spinal fusion to fuse two vertebrae together to provide stronger support for the spine almost always follows a decompression laminectomy. A surgical procedure to weld together vertebrae, bones of the spine. Read More…
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