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Spinal stenosis surgery is Atlanta – An Overview

 

Most patients suffering from spinal stenosis respond aptly to non-invasive treatments like medication. However, there are certain situations when you might be recommended spinal stenosis surgery in Atlanta. Some of these situations are below mentioned:

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  • You have lost bladder or bowel control

  • You have been trying non-surgical treatments for a long time but to no avail

  • You have lost sensation in your legs or arms.

  • You have been experiencing radiculopathy. It is medical term for describing tingling, pain and numbness in the legs or arms.

  • You are noticing decreased motor strength in your legs and arms

  • You have been bearing severe pain for a long time now

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The primary objective of this surgery is to free-up the area of nerve roots or/ and the spinal cord. This is known as decompression. By giving patient’s nerve roots and spinal cord more space for passing through, spine surgeon hopes that pain triggering from nerve inflammation will decrease. 

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Another objective pf spinal stenosis surgery is to increase the motor strength in the legs or arms of a patient. In case you have lost sensation in legs or arms, this surgery might help in restoring it.

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Usually surgeons make use of two surgical techniques for this type of surgery

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Stabilization –The surgeon performs surgery for limiting motion between vertebrae

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Decompression–In this surgery, surgeon removes tissues which are pressing against a nerve structure making room in the foramen for the nerve roots or in the spinal cord for the spinal cord.

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                                       Minimally invasive spine surgery or open spine surgery

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After examining a patient, surgeon suggests the best option for spinal stenosis surgery. Minimally invasive surgery is done by making several small incisions. Surgeon might make use of a tiny camera, endoscope, very small surgical tools and equipment and microscope. If surgery is performed through a large incision in the back then it is known as open surgery.  However, it is important for you to know that minimally invasive surgery is not meant for everyone.  In case surgeon has to work on several vertebrae, you will perhaps require having an open surgery.

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                                                      Surgical risks associated with surgery

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Just like any other surgery, there are risks associated with spinal stenosis or any other joint disease Atlanta surgery. Your orthopaedic surgeon will discuss all risks associated with the procedure prior asking you fill and sign a consent form. Some of the possible risks or complications are:

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  • Failure to improve

  • General risks related to anaesthesia

  • Bone graft site pain or/ and infection

  • Injury to spinal nerves or spinal cord

  • Instrumental failure or breakage   

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These are just a few of many risks associated with spinal stenosis surgery in Atlanta. Make sure you follow the instructions given by the surgeon after surgery for better recovery.

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Spinal surgeon, Dr. Erik Bendiks, performs spinal stenosis surgery after examining a patient.  His years of experience in treating patients suffering from spine and other joint disease make him the most reliable and preferred surgeon.  He is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon which sets him apart from others. He makes sure that patients suffering from back pain get finest of the treatment and care.

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Erik T,Bendiks, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery & Treatment of Spinal Conditions, Atlanta GA

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1100 Lake Hearn Dr
NE Suite 360
Atlanta, GA 30342

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