The thought of spinal surgery makes many people uncomfortable. The fear of having a major operation that could leave them bedridden and immobile keeps people from getting the care they need. However, spinal fusion surgery can provide much-needed relief if you are experiencing chronic back and leg pain. Knowing how to prepare and what to …
As we get older, nothing seems to work as efficiently as in our younger days. This is even true of the spine and the spinal cord within it. Over time the spine can develop degenerative changes that lead to compression of the spinal cord. This condition is called spinal stenosis and can lead to serious …
At Texas Neurosurgery we treat many patients for issues that all originate when the space in the spinal canal or where the nerve roots exit the spine shrinks. This is known as spinal stenosis. We generally see either lumbar (in the lower back) stenosis affecting the lower back, buttocks, and legs or cervical (in the …
As we get older, the wear and tear over our lives can lead to a narrowing of the spaces within the spine. This begins to cramp the space occupied by nerves that travel through the spine. This is called spinal stenosis. At Texas Neurosurgery, we have a variety of treatment approaches. Usually conservative, non-invasive methods …
