What procedures to use for spinal stenosis?

Usually decompresion: Of the spinal cannal and the foramina decompresion ( were the nerve exit from the spinal.

Several: Therw are pain management procedures, specifically epidural steroid injections. Surgical procedures range from interspinous implants like the x-stop to minimally invasive ones for decompression to standard surgery like a laminectomy for decompression.

Surgery : Spinal stenosis or compression of the nerves can be alleviated with surgical decompressive laminectomy (unroofing of the spinal canal) with or without fusion -but, the symptoms sometimes partially remain present. Pain, weakness and or numbness usually does get better though, at least partially.

Common problem: Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common problem especially for those older than 50. It can be managed conservatively in many patients for years. If surgery becomes necessary, it can be planned on an elective basis. Check out spine-health.Com.