Surgery
Surgery might be considered when you are disabled by spinal stenosis or other treatments don’t work. The main purpose of this procedure is to alleviate the pressure on nerve roots or spinal cord by establishing more space in the spinal canal. You can reduce the risks of complications when the surgery is performed by a highly experienced doctor. Thus, make sure to ask for the experience and license of your doctor before deciding to choose this option.
There are many surgical procedures to deal with spinal stenosis: a laminotomy can remove a part of the lamina by creating a hole to alleviate the pressure; a laminoplasty can be done on the cervical spine by opening up the space and creating a hinge; lastly, a laminectomy can remove the lamina or back part of the affected vertebra. Some possible side effects of surgery include infections, blood clots, or membrane tear. [4]
