Stenosis in the spine occurs when the spinal canal narrows, pressing the spine. Narrowing compresses the nerves that exit the canal, called foraminal stenosis. Spinal and foraminal stenosis can result from degeneration, herniated discs, bone spurs, cysts, spondylolisthesis, or other structural issues compressing the spine’s nerves. This results in nerve dysfunction, which can produce pain, weakness, or numbness.
Mild stenosis can be treated with conservative options. Severe cases requires decompression surgery. Decompressed area may become unstable. Resulting, a spinal fusion to restore the stability of the spine in cases of severe stenosis.
Stenosis Treatments
To determine which options are right for you, discuss your condition with your doctor. Treatment options may include:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Medications
- Lumbar, thoracic or cervical bracing
- Spinal decompression
- Laminectomy
- Spinal Fusion
- Microdiscectomy
- Micro Surgery
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Steroid injections
- TENS units
- Chiropractic’s
- Pain management
- Massage therapy
- Accupuncture
A minimally invasive approach is not the solution for all surgical problems in the spine or all cases of stenosis. One of the most common reasons a patient requires a second, or “revision” surgery is that they have undergone a minimally invasive procedure elsewhere to treat a problem that required a larger surgery to solve. This may require two surgeries, prolonging recovery and discomfort. At American Spine & Neurosurgery, we carefully assess your health to ensure proper treatment the first time, reducing the need for additional procedures and speeding up your recovery.
How We Can Help
At Texas Spine and Neurosurgery, we focus on you and your treatment. We spend extensive time with each patient, reviewing history, symptoms, images, and treatments discussion. Once we have treatoptions, we will formulate a plan of treatment. This will always begin with the most conservative and non-invasive treatment options that are appropriate for you. We start with conservative options. Then minimally invasive surgery. More complex procedures only if needed. The treatment will be uniquely tailored for you.
Please contact Texas Spine and Neurosurgery to learn how we can help.
Contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment.
To better serve you, Texas Spine & Neurosurgery has 3 convenient office locations and 3 surgical centers across Texas. Our dedicated team is committed to providing top-notch care for your spine and neurosurgical needs. Below, you will find the contact information for all of our locations. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know where you would like to be seen for your new patient appointment.
Administrative Headquarters – Waco, TX
We are available during the following hours:
- Monday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Call us: 254-732-3987 / Fax: 254-732-3823
We are here to help you with your spine and neurosurgery needs. Our team looks forward to assisting you in making the best decisions for your health and well-being. Please contact us today to