Neck pain isn't always the only sign of a cervical spine condition. Learn the symptoms to watch for and when neck surgery may ...

A laminoplasty is a surgical procedure that helps relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. It involves opening a section of the lamina, a bony structure that sits on top of the spinal canal.

“Is surgery recommended because risk of paralysis is high?” Cervical spinal stenosis means the narrowing has occurred in the neck region of the spine. When a surgical repair of this type of stenosis ...

Surgical treatments for spinal stenosis include laminectomy, discectomy, and spinal fusion. A doctor may recommend surgery for spinal stenosis in severe cases or if nonsurgical methods do not help ...

For patients with spinal stenosis, operative treatment is associated with a lower risk of death and lower costs over two years, compared with nonoperative treatment, suggests a study in the February ...

Do you experience neck pain? Numbness in your arms or legs? Do you know the cause and whether it may require treatment or even surgery? Trauma, strains, or wear and tear at any of these areas can ...

Lumbar spinal stenosis can disrupt nerve signals to your legs, making walking difficult or painful. Symptoms may include leg numbness, cramping, tingling, weakness, or foot drop. Some people feel ...