Introduction Spinal stenosis is a usually painful consequence of underlying (“degenerative”) changes in the spine. All people suffer from degenerative changes in various structures of the body in the course of their lives. This results in bony attachments (osteophytic attachments), arthrosis-like changes in the intervertebral joints and degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs. These processes … Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine
Symptoms The symptoms of spinal stenosis of the cervical spine differ from those of spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine. Typical symptoms are pain in the neck and arms, as well as sensation in the extremities. This can be, for example, a burning or tingling sensation, but also numbness. The fine motor skills of the … Symptoms | Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine
Therapy Spinal canal stenoses can be treated both surgically and conservatively, i.e. non-surgically, by physiotherapy and other treatment options. In case of spinal canal stenosis, various therapeutic approaches are available in order to achieve an alleviation of the symptoms for those affected. First of all, all conservative measures are exhausted before a surgical intervention is … Therapy | Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine
Prognosis The prognosis of spinal stenosis depends on the extent of the existing symptoms and complaints. Patients with mild symptoms and less pronounced changes in the spine can already benefit greatly from conservative therapy. By contrast, patients with paralysis or pain that has already existed for years can usually only be treated surgically. However, even … Prognosis | Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine
