http://spinal-stenosis-laser-surgery.com Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:36:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en How do you know if you have spinal stenosis?  Even if you exhibit symptoms of spinal stenosis, it can still be hard to determine with a simple physical checkup.  The problem is that there are other disorders and conditions that have the same symptoms as spinal stenosis, especially during the ... http://spinal-stenosis-laser-surgery.com/2010/laser-surgery/testing-and-diagnosing-spinal-stenosis/ Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal, which increases pressure on the nerves and can cause pain and numbness.  It is a common spine disorder that affects an estimated half a million Americans, most of whom are over the age of 50 years old.  There are a number ... http://spinal-stenosis-laser-surgery.com/2010/laser-surgery/new-surgery-implant-for-spinal-stenosis/ There are several risk factors that can increase the chances of developing spinal stenosis.  The most common risk factor is age over 50.  Unfortunately, as your body ages, the spine will begin to weaken as well and may experience some wear and tear.  The ligaments can harden, the discs between ... http://spinal-stenosis-laser-surgery.com/2010/laser-surgery/risk-factors-causes-and-symptoms-of-spinal-stenosis/ If you exhibit the symptoms of spinal stenosis, the next step is to see a doctor to diagnose your ailment.  It is difficult to diagnose one with spinal stenosis with just a physical exam because the symptoms can be from other age-related or injury-related problems.  The most common way to ... http://spinal-stenosis-laser-surgery.com/2010/laser-surgery/treatment-options/ There are two types of surgery that are commonly used to treat spinal stenosis - a foraminotomy and a laminotomy.  Both are types of decompressive surgeries designed to relieve pressure on pinched nerves in the spinal cord. Foraminotomy A foraminotomy is a procedure that involves an incision to open up the foramen ... http://spinal-stenosis-laser-surgery.com/2010/laser-surgery/decompressive-surgeries-foraminotomy-and-laminotomy/ Your spine is a very important part of the human body.  It is the column of bone that runs down your back.  It houses and protects the spinal cord that holds the nerves connecting to the brain.  Now let's delve deeper into the inner workings of the spine. The Human Spine The ... http://spinal-stenosis-laser-surgery.com/2010/laser-surgery/understanding-spinal-stenosis/ What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is defined as the narrowing of the spinal canal in one or more of the vertebrae.  This narrowing can put pressure on the spinal cord and other nerves that are located along the length of the spine in the spinal canal.  Consequently, this can cause numbness ... http://spinal-stenosis-laser-surgery.com/2010/laser-surgery/spinal-stenosis/