Spinal stenosis: nothing's worked, surgery proposed. Advice?

I also have severe spinal stenosis. Try Gokhale Primal Posture Method before resorting to surgery.

I have had a diagnosis of severe spinal stenosis since 2018. It has gotten progressively worse over time. I've had PT numerous times, anti-inflammatories, pain meds, etc. The time has come that I will have to have surgery. I'm hoping to be a candidate for the TOPS procedure. If you can get by with a laminectomy only, it has help lots of people. I will need a fusion or the TOPS because I also have a slipped disc. Good luck with whatever you choose.

Look into minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery.
I’m considering this vs laminectomy or fusion.
It’s less invasive .
I’m fortunate to live near BJC in St Louis who offers this.

@marietter I’m having a 2-level endoscopic laminectomy on April 15; find a Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon.

@sue4 Two different things. See attached .

@marietter
Could you please explain how it is done?
Thanks
VJ

@vijay26 i suggest you look at YouTube videos . Regarding traditional open laminectomy surgeries vs Endoscopic Minimally Invasive laminectomy procedure .

@marietter - you're correct that endoscopic laminectomy and laminectomy are two different procedures. I see that you have uploaded a summary from an AI tool. AI can be very useful to help with searching for information. However, it can sometimes be wrong, so it is preferable to cite original sources.

Here's some information about laminectomy options from Mayo Clinic:

- Endoscopic spinal surgery: The next level of minimally invasive care https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/neurology-neurosurgery/news/endoscopic-spinal-surgery-the-next-level-of-minimally-invasive-care/mac-20546095