Damage or disease can cause the bones or soft tissue in your back to press against the nerves of your spine, resulting in pain. While non-invasive treatments may help in some cases, it’s best to seek advice from a spine specialist if you’re experiencing persistent nerve compression. The team at Gottlieb Spine can provide guidance on whether spinal decompression surgery is right for you.
What is Decompression Surgery?
Decompression surgery is a term to describe spinal procedures that reduce pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. While the specific approach taken will vary among procedures, the goal of decompression surgery is all the same: to create more space in the spinal canal, alleviate pressure on the nerves, and provide relief from symptoms like pain or numbness.
What Conditions Does Decompression Surgery Treat?
Conditions that can lead to compression of the spine include:
Herniated disc: When a disc herniates, it can press against nearby nerves. Decompression surgery can help relieve this pressure by removing or repositioning the herniated portion of the disc.
Spinal stenosis: Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal, which can compress the spinal cord and nerves. Decompression surgery can create more space within the spinal canal to alleviate this pressure.
Degenerative disc disease: As discs in the spine wear down, they can contribute to spinal instability and compression of the nerves. Decompression surgery may be used to address this issue and stabilize the spine.
Sciatica: Sciatica is often caused by compression of the sciatic nerve in the lower back. Decompression surgery can relieve this compression, reducing pain and other symptoms.
Spinal cord tumors: Tumors within or near the spinal cord can cause compression and damage. Surgical decompression can be part of the treatment plan to remove or reduce the tumor’s pressure on the spinal cord.
Myelopathy: This condition involves compression of the spinal cord and can cause symptoms like weakness and coordination difficulties. Decompression surgery can address this compression.
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