Without surgury, which I would use as a last resort, look into Decompression therapy. It can be found at a local chiropractor's office that has been trained in the procedure. It is a traction therapy which takes about an hour per session and gently pulls the spine apart to allow the discs and the pinched nerves time to separate enough to relieve pain. It can fix some problems but may not fix all spinal problems/injuries.
Every doctor is different in how they treat/do surgery on the spine. There is no way to know what the normal process is for cervical spine surgery. You can research this online.
Epineurotomy is a surgical procedure in which the epineurium, the outer layer of connective tissue surrounding a nerve, is partially cut to relieve pressure on the nerve. This procedure is commonly performed to treat conditions such as nerve entrapment or compression.
It sounds like you have cervical subluxation. That means you have a cervical vertebra out of alignment. You should consult a chiropractor for evaluation and xrays. He or she should be able to properly diagnose and treat you.
Cervical fusion is used to treat inflammation of the cervix. Doctors are hesitant to use cervical fusion because of it is an innovative process that has yet to get tested. Cervical fusion is an alternative to laser surgery that has become an acceptable form of medical process.
Cervical cryotherapy is a standard method used to treat cervical dysplasia, meaning the removal of abnormal cell tissue on the cervix.
The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest single nerve in the human body, about as big around as a thumb at its largest point. The nerve originates in the lower spine as nerve roots exit the spinal cord (through the bones in the spine), and extends all the way down the back of the leg to the toes. The sciatic nerve is actually a combination of nerves. It is formed on the right and left hand side of the lower spine by the combination of the fourth and fifth lumbar nerves and the first three nerves in the sacral spine. Each nerve exits the spine between two vertebral segments and is named for the segment above it.
While sciatic nerve pain can be debilitating, it typically does not cause paralysis. However, if there is severe compression or damage to the nerve, it could potentially lead to muscle weakness in the leg but not complete paralysis. It is important to seek medical attention to properly diagnose and treat any issues with the sciatic nerve.
Spinal instrumentation is used to treat instability and deformity of the spine. Such instability results in nerve damage, spinal deformities, and disabling pain. Spinal deformities may be caused by: birth defects.fractures.tumors.scoliosis.
Cervical cryotherapy is a treatment used for precancerous changes in the cervix caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). It is commonly used to treat cervical dysplasia (abnormal cells on the cervix) to prevent progression to cervical cancer.
Yes, cervicogenic headache is caused by a problem in the cervical spine. For a diagnosis, a doctor needs to be consulted. Preferably a headache specialist who is best able to diagnose, treat and manage headache disorders.
Cervical cerclage is used to treat cervical insufficiency. This treatment is usually done during the second trimester of pregnancy for women who have had miscarriages in the past or is carrying multiple offspring.
According to my gynecologist, they will wait to treat any cervical dysplasia until after delivery, as it can be risky to your pregnancy.