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Canal Stenosis Treatment -- Addressing Narrowing in the Central Canal

Central canal stenosis treatment is designed to increase space in the spinal canal to alleviate painful nerve compression. In a healthy spine, the central canal acts as a sheath, protecting the spinal cord from damage. Over time, this canal can gradually narrow and constrict the cord it is intended to protect. It is this nerve compression that causes back or neck pain – often requiring treatment. Occasionally, nerve compression and the subsequent pain can be managed and alleviated with conservative treatment, but quite often the degeneration means that central canal stenosis treatment will include surgical adjustment.

Causes

Spinal stenosis is a common form of spine degeneration that frequently accompanies the natural aging process. As the spinal anatomy slowly begins to degenerate, the spinal cord narrows as a result of:

• Degenerative disc disease – deteriorated intervertebral discs bulge or herniate into the canal
• Osteoarthritis – inflamed tissue swells into the canal
• Injured soft tissue – injured muscles, tendons or ligaments swell and limit canal space
• Spondylolisthesis – a misaligned vertebrae greatly limits the space in the spinal canal
• Bone spurs – osteophytes grow in the spinal column and compress the cord

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The aforementioned conditions eventually can lead to painful nerve compression and require the assistance of a doctor to treat. Unfortunately, central canal stenosis treatment can often require surgery to increase the space in the spinal canal and provide the cord plenty of space. However in most cases, the doctor will attempt to first treat the stenosis conservatively by managing the patient’s pain and reducing inflammation in the canal. If this treatment doesn’t prove sufficient, the doctor may then recommend spine surgery.

An Endoscopic Approach

If you are considering undergoing surgery, contact the Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery™ at Laser Spine Institute to learn about the numerous benefits of our minimally invasive, outpatient techniques. Call today to request more information on central canal stenosis treatment and to request a completely free review of your MRI or CT scan.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.