Spinal stenosis can result in discomfort and a gradual loss in mobility. In more severe cases, it can cause bowel and bladder dysfunction. There are three main types of spinal stenosis ...

So talk it over before you head to the OR. Each type comes with its own risks and benefits. Spinal fusion. This is the most common surgery for chronic nonspecific back pain with degenerative changes.

Type 2 curvatures of the spine occur when the spine is “locked”. That is to say that the vertebra is unable to obtain the normal physiologic range of motion. The vertebra is locked inside ...