Is spinal stenosis surgery Worth?

Why might your doctor recommend surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis? Your doctor might recommend surgery if: Your pain and weakness are bad enough to get in the way of your normal activities and have become more than you can manage.

What happens if you don’t have surgery for spinal stenosis?

Not having a surgery to treat your lumbar spinal stenosis can mean you will continue to live with daily pain. Symptoms like a lack of bladder control, numbness, trouble walking, and weakness, are unlikely to get better on their own.

How successful is stenosis surgery?

Successful results of surgery were achieved in 88.1\% of the patients with lumbar stenosis, 80\% of the patients with lumbar stenosis and disc herniation, and 58.7\% of the patients with lateral recess stenosis.

What is the recovery rate for spinal stenosis surgery?

Typically 4-6 weeks after surgery, you can return to regular movements and life. Full results from pain relief might take up to 6 months. During this time, it is essential to undergo outpatient physical therapy sessions to learn how to move correctly.

Will I end up in a wheelchair with spinal stenosis?

Disability: In severe cases of spinal stenosis, a patient can end up permanently disabled. This may be through paralysis, or weakness so severe that it is impossible to stand and move as normal. It is not unreasonable to expect severe stenosis to lead to a person being bound to a wheelchair.

Is stenosis of the spine a disability?

Fortunately, lumbar spinal stenosis is one of the few back conditions recognized by the Social Security Administration (SSA) as an official impairment listing, meaning that those with documented cases of severe lumbar spinal stenosis are automatically granted disability benefits – if you can meet the SSA’s tough …

What does a neurosurgeon do for spinal stenosis?

The most common surgery in the lumbar spine is called decompressive laminectomy, in which the laminae (roof) of the vertebrae are removed to create more space for the nerves. A neurosurgeon may perform a laminectomy with or without fusing vertebrae or removing part of a disk.

How long does a spinal stenosis operation take?

A standard lumbar laminectomy usually takes in the region of four to six hours, depending on the complexity of your case.