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Has anyone suffered from lumbar spinal stenosis? Did you have surgery?
Spine Health | Last Active: Sep 13, 2022 | Replies (91)Comment receiving replies
@katie215 It sounds like your stenosis is at the nerve roots. There is a procedure called a foraminotomy to open up the foramen (spaces where nerve roots exit) where they approach from the side and don't remove discs. Here is an explanation https://www.spineuniverse.com/treatments/surgery/foraminotomy-taking-pressure-spinal-nerves. If you have spinal cord compression from stenosis, then you might be looking at a fusion after removal of a disc. I think 70 is young. Spine surgery is a long recovery, and I am so glad I did mine for cervical stenosis with spinal cord compression.
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@jenniferhunter Thenk you for your response. Exactly. My main issue is at the nerve roots. I'm familiar with the mechanics a forinotomy. However, I'm quite perplexed Laser Spine Institute were not willing to perform same, citing possible bleeding complications etc. At this point not sure where to turn. 1) keep status quo. 2) challenge Canadian medicine which is exhausting at the very thought, 6 or more year waiting list 3) have met file reviewed at Mayo, but perhaps my age of 70 will cause me to be redundant.