Herniated Disc Treatment

Cervical stenosis is a condition wherein the spinal canal becomes compressed. When this happens, the spinal cord and the nerves will not have enough space. This may lead to either myelopathy or radiculopathy or worse, a combination of the two called myeloradiculopathy. These conditions are all classified by spinal cord and nerve damages.

Cervical stenosis is often caused by several factors that result in a serious stage of compression in the spine. Factors that contribute to cervical stenosis include the following:

Several factors are considered before deciding that cervical disc replacement is the best treatment option versus fusion surgery or conventional decompression. The benefits and risks of cervical disc replacement can only be understood with in-depth, long term and numerous studies, and this fact is the biggest consideration. Presently, much of the data on the cervical discs are based on theories.

The lumbar disc connects two vertebrae while allowing them some motion. It also serves as a cushion or shock absorber. The lumbar disc consists of several outer layers made of tough fibrous material called the annulus. Its center, the nucleus, has a gel-like consistency. With normal aging, the disc may lose fluid and become dehydrated, causing compression and deterioration of the annulus. When this outer layer is worn out, the nucleus bulges out, forming a bulging lumbar disc.