Spinal stenosis surgery in Atlanta- A glance

The narrowing of spaces in the backbone leads to pressure on the nerve roots as well as the spinal cord. The narrowing down of spaces might involve a large area or small part of the spine.  There can be several causes of narrowing of the spine, such as a natural process of aging or injury to the spine because of an accident. Usually, spinal stenosis affects both men and women aged above forty years. Spinal stenosis surgery in Atlanta is usually considered a last option for treating this condition.

There are several factors on the basis of which a surgeon decides whether or not does a patient need to undergo spinal stenosis surgery.  Make sure that you share with surgeon your complete medical history. Do not hide anything. Without any biases regarding the general health condition or symptoms, patients should discuss with spine surgeon all his problems.  Orthopedic surgeon you have chosen will start with the physical tests followed by full body examination.

Results of different tests and investigations allow doctor to form his opinion. The movements of patient are checked. If the patient has pain when overextending the spine by bending backwards is also checked by the surgeon. This kind of examination is performed for normal neurological functions like muscle sensation, reflexes and strength.

When Computer Axial Tomography, MRI and X-rays are performed for even common health issues, then how can a problem like spinal stenosis escape all these investigations? Spine surgeons also recommend a bone scan along with several other tests.  In most cases, non-surgical treatment is performed; however, it is often not the permanent treatment. Surgery is performed when the numbness and weakness of the legs and back persists. 

In some cases, Atlanta spine surgery is performed almost immediately if the condition of patient demands so. The purpose of this surgery is to relieve the pressure on spinal nerves and spinal cord for maintaining strength and alignment of the spine. Dr. Erik Bendiks make sure that patients who consult him for spinal stenosis get the best treatment.

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