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… Surgery Overview A root canal is done when … or has already killed a tooth. During a root canal, a dentist or endodontist removes …
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… them. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal in the low back. It usually occurs when … pain by reducing inflammation in the nerve root if other non-surgical treatments haven't …
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… them. Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … tissue that is narrowing the spinal canal. Either of these procedures may be done … pain by reducing inflammation in the nerve root. These shots may work for some people, but …
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… spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back, known as the lumbar … to reduce inflammation in the nerve root are sometimes tried. If you still have symptoms after the treatments, surgery may be considered. Health Tools Health …
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… medicine or prescribe other medicines. Surgery is rarely done. How can you prevent … in the neck. Narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck (cervical spinal stenosis). … If there is pressure on a spinal nerve root , you might have pain that shoots down …
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… stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck. The spinal canal is the open area in the bones (vertebrae) … doctor is likely to recommend decompressive surgery to relieve the pressure. This surgery …
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… Surgery Overview Laminectomy is the most common … tissue that is narrowing the spinal canal and squeezing the spinal nerve roots. A … into positions that squeeze the spinal canal and put pressure on the spinal nerve …
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… Surgery Overview Spinal decompression surgery … fibrous tissue that are narrowing the spinal canal and pressing on spinal nerve roots. Parts … (laminectomy) to enlarge the spinal canal, to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve …
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… be helpful if you might need to decide about surgery. An MRI usually isn't done when simple … and nerves, and narrowing of the spinal canal that pushes on the spinal cord. The test … related to compression on a certain nerve root or roots. Back pain has not improved after …
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… programs. If symptoms don't get better, surgery may be an option. Health Tools Health … of a specific and severe type of nerve root compression called cauda equina syndrome . … free of the disc and get stuck in the spinal canal . Any of these can cause irritation or …
