What is the best treatment for Foraminal stenosis?

Treatments for foraminal stenosis The minimally invasive Deuk Laser Disc Repair is possibly the most effective surgical treatment for symptomatic foraminal stenosis and uses a laser to “open” up clogged foramen relieving pressure on the nerve root being compressed.

What is cervical Foraminal stenosis?

If the foramen, or the lateral (side) corners of the spinal canal, is narrowed, it is called cervical foraminal stenosis. When either condition develops, the spinal cord and/or nerves are compressed. Sometimes, patients have both types of cervical stenosis. Some patients are born with this narrowing (congenital).

How serious is Foraminal stenosis?

The nerve roots that exit the spinal column through the neural foramina may become compressed, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness. For some people, the condition doesn’t cause any symptoms and doesn’t require treatment. However, severe cases of neural foraminal stenosis can cause paralysis.

What are symptoms of Foraminal stenosis?

The symptoms may include numbness, weakness, burning sensations, tingling and “pins and needles” in the arms and legs. The risk of the foramen narrowing increases with age and with other musculoskeletal conditions, such as arthritis.

Is foraminal stenosis painful?

In the cervical spine, foraminal narrowing can cause neck pain, stiffness and decreased mobility when you try to turn your head. You may also experience pain, numbness, tingling and weakness that travels from the neck to the shoulder, arm, hand and fingers. The pain can be sharp or burning.

Is foraminal stenosis a disability?

As the foramen close in, it can lead to those nerves becoming pinched. You can receive disability benefits for foraminal stenosis if you have supporting medical documentation.

What is the best treatment for cervical stenosis?

Medications. Pain relievers.

Physical therapy. It’s common for people who have spinal stenosis to become less active,in an effort to reduce pain.

Steroid injections. Your nerve roots may become irritated and swollen at the spots where they are being pinched.

Decompression procedure.

Surgery.

Potential future treatments.

Alternative medicine.

What are the dangers of cervical stenosis?

Cervical Stenosis. Cervical Spinal Stenosis Video. Spinal stenosis pain in the neck is called cervical spinal stenosis. This condition means that there is potential compression of the spinal cord. Unfortunately, the spinal cord compression can lead to serious problems such as extreme weakness, or even paralysis.

How serious is foraminal stenosis?

Severity of foraminal stenosis. This condition often develops as a result of herniated discs, bulging discs, bone spurs, facet cysts and thickening of the ligaments. When the nerves become pinched as they exit the tunnel, this can increase the severity of your condition, resulting in back pain, numbness, tingling and weakness.

What is the recovery time for cervical stenosis surgery?

Your doctor will work with you to devise an appropriate timeline for your return to activity. A full recovery typically occurs between two and six months after cervical spinal stenosis surgery. This can depend, however, on whether you underwent a bone fusion.