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This occurs with degeneration of the spinal discs and the vertebrae... in other words, Arthritis. As we age, life-long bending and twisting of the neck begins to cause irritation to the joints of the spine and discs. Bony "spurs" begin to form as the body tries to repair the wearing down of the edges of the vertebras. These bony spurs get bigger, and in the neck, where there isn't much room in the spinal canal (where the spinal cord runs) these spurs eventually begin to apply pressure on the cord. If that happens, the surgeons go in through the back of your neck and remove the outer portion of the vertebra, called the lamella (the operation is called a laminectomy). If the problem is the disc degeneration, and the disc(s) begin applying pressure on the cord, then the surgeons go in from the front of the neck and remove the guilty disc(s), and insert peices of bone in the 'slot' where the disc had been. After 3 months that portion of the spine becomes "fused". A really good place to read about this is (cut & paste the URL): http://www.umm.edu/spinecenter/education/cervical_spinal_stenosis.htm
What else can I help you with?
Can cervical stenosis be caused by a car accident?
Generally speaking stenosis is a degenerative condition, not one that is caused by physical means.
What causes common neck pain?
Foramina stenosis, cervical osteoarthritis, stenosis with myelopathy and cervical degenerative disc disease are all common causes of neck pain. Any of these ailments could be responsible for causing the severe neck pain while turning one's head to the right.
Is lumbar spinal stenosis less severe than cervical spinal stenosis?
The difference between lumbar spinal stenosis and cervical spinal stenosis is mainly the location of the problem. however, between the two lumbar spinal stenosis is the more severe form of stenosis.
What is the definition of cervical stenosis?
Cervical stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal is too small for the spinal cord and nerve roots. This can cause damage to the spinal cord.
Can cervical spinal stenosis cause stroke?
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Can cervical spinal stenosis cause you to be lightheaded?
yes
What is degenerative stenosis?
type this word into www.ask.co.uk and it brings up loads of info about this.
What percentage of women experience cervical stenosis following a cone biopsy?
One study found that cervical stenosis occurs at a rate of 3-8%, depending on the method of conization.
Where can one find information on cervical stenosis surgery?
The National Institutes of Health provide an expansive and detailed description of cervical stenosis surgery along with research on results, side effects, and methodologies.
What treatment options are available for cervical stenosis?
Treatment for symptoms due to cervical stenosis aims to relieve pain and prevent permanent damage to your nerves. There are over the counter painkillers such as diclofenac, ibuprofen and naproxen.
What is focal spinal stenosis?
Focal spinal stenosis is a condition that happens with the aging of the human body. It is the progressive narrowing of the spinal canal which can lead to disc herniation and degenerative diseases.
What could be wrong if you have constant pain in the back of your neck?
i had to have an mri to figure this out. i just had surgery because i had a huge bulging disc sitting on a root nerve. i am still healing. so far there is improvement as far as the pain goes. i hope it gets better still.time will tell..
