Cervical Spinal Stenosis

Minimally Invasive Cervical Spine Surgery - Cervical Spinal Stenosis Cervical Spinal Stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck area. Factors such as age, injury or degeneration can cause excessive pressure on the spinal cord that causes Cervical Spinal Stenosis.

In Minimally Invasive Cervical Spinal Stenosis, the spinal canal narrows and pinches the nerve roots or the spinal cord. This can cause severe pain and immobility. Excessive pressure on the spinal cord can increase the extent of the disorder by initiating Myelopathy. Myelopathy can impair normal functioning and mobility completely. Cervical Spinal Stenosis therefore invites concern given that excessive pressure on the spinal cord can cause permanent damage.

Symptoms of Cervical Spine Stenosis

The common symptoms associated with this disorder are:

Severe pain and stiffness in the neck area
Pain can also be sensed around the shoulders, arms, hands or legs
Instability in hand and leg movements
Inability to walk
Loss of sensation or numbness can affect both arms and legs
Weakness in hand and leg movements

Causes of Cervical Spinal Stenosis

The key causes that lead to Cervical Spinal Stenosis are:

Age
Degeneration
Sports Injury
Accidents

Cervical Spinal Stenosis Diagnosis and Treatment

Cervical Spinal Stenosis can be diagnosed through:

X rays
MRI Scan
CT Scan

Cervical Spinal Stenosis Surgery

The different types of treatment that are known to treat Cervical Spinal Stenosis are:

Physical Therapy
Decompressive Surgery
Laminectomy
Corpectomy
Strut Grafting