Spinal Stenosis Surgery NJ

It is a common misconception that spinal stenosis surgery is exclusively performed on spinal bones in the neck. In reality, spinal stenosis, which is the narrowing of the spinal canal, can occur at any level of the spine, and surgical intervention is tailored to the specific location of the compression. While cervical (neck) stenosis certainly warrants surgery when symptoms are severe, the condition is far more prevalent in the lumbar (lower back) spine, and can also affect the thoracic (mid-back) region. Therefore, Spinal Stenosis Surgery NJ to decompress the spinal cord or nerve roots can be performed in the neck, mid-back, or, most frequently, the lower back, depending on where the pathological narrowing is causing symptoms.