Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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Pain Management of Lumbar Stenosis

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Posture and Nutrition Adjustments for Lumbar Stenosis

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Postoperative Care after X-STOP Surgery

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X-STOP Potential Risks and Complications

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Suffering from Spinal Stenosis?

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All spinal surgery carries some risk including, but not limited to the risks of infection, bruising and blood clots, adverse reaction to anesthesia, pain or discomfort at the operative site, pneumonia, stroke, myocardial infarction, bleeding, pain and, rarely, paralysis or death.

Explanation of the X-STOP Surgery

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Who is a Candidate for X-STOP Surgery?

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More Spinal Stenosis Surgery Options

Ben Parr — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:22:02 -0800

Lumbar Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis

Ben Parr — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:06:25 -0800

Review of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery Options

Ben Parr — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:06:21 -0800

Review of Clinical Studies for X-STOP

Ben Parr — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:19:57 -0800

Suffering from Spinal Stenosis?

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Overall Treatment Considerations for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Ben Parr — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:12:15 -0800

When to See a Surgeon for Spinal Stenosis

Ben Parr — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:57:28 -0800

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment and Surgery

Ben Parr — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:15:38 -0800

Suffering from Spinal Stenosis?

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Once a doctor has made a conclusive diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis, non-surgical or surgical treatment should be implemented, depending on the severity of the spinal stenosis.

Exercises for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Ben Parr — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:58:05 -0700

Lidoderm, Artificial Discs, and Surgery for Spinal Stenosis - More Patients' Advice

Ben Parr — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:30:07 -0700

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In this section, patients share their insights on evaluating treatment options for spinal stenosis.

Spinal Anatomy and its Effects on Types of Spinal Stenosis

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Spinal Stenosis Surgery

Ben Parr — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:43:26 -0700

Spinal Stenosis Surgery: The X-STOP

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:20 -0800

The X-STOP is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to alleviate painful symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis. The device is inserted into the back of the spine to prevent a patient from bending too far backward at the narrowed segment, a position that for patients with spinal stenosis can cause leg pain (sciatica) and/or low back pain.

Spinal Stenosis Treatment

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Depending on the severity of symptoms, spinal stenosis can of

Leg Pain and Numbness from Spinal Stenosis - Patients' Advice Part I

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800

Back-to-Back

Patients share insights on the treatment choices they have chosen for spinal stenosis. In this section, patients share their insights on evaluating treatment options for spinal stenosis.

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Suffering from Spinal Stenosis?

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Living with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

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Many people with lumbar spine stenosis find that they can successfully manage their condition through an easy self care program.

Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and Diagnosis

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Generally speaking, the various types of spinal stenosis prod

Leg Pain and Numbness from Spinal Stenosis - Patients' Advice: Part II

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Back-to-Back

Patients share insights on the treatment choices they have chosen for spinal stenosis.

Surgery results vary with choice of surgeon

Husband had same-day minimally invasive surgery. Prior to the surgery he could not walk 100 feet w/o sitting. No pain now, plus diabetic peripheral foot pain is gone. After almost 2 years, 6 Rehabs, exercise, I still can't stand erect. Had little pain prior or post surgery. Can stand erect momentarily only before effort makes me slump.
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Definitive Guide to Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:20 -0800

As we age, the spine changes, often leading to a degeneration of the vertebrae (bones), discs, muscles, and ligaments (connective tissues). These changes may lead to spinal stenosis.

The term “stenosis” comes from the Greek word meaning “choking” and is often the result of degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis (see Figure 1).

Cervical Foraminal Stenosis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:19 -0800

Cervical foraminal stenosis (narrowing of the cervical disc space) may arise without any disc herniation. The majority of symptoms with this type of cervical stenosis are usually caused by one nerve root on one side. Typically, the condition is characterized by the following:

Cervical Stenosis with Myelopathy

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