Is Laser Treatment Effective For Spinal Stenosis?

Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014

Question: My husbands needs a Neurologist the can relieve spinal stenosis . Hopefully a permanent solution. Does Laser work?If there is a surgery for the stenosis that is better than non invasive laser...what is it?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Surgery would be better.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your husband's symptoms and diagnosis.

In my opinion, surgery would be preferred. This is because decompression surgery would be able to relieve pressure from the spinal cord and nerves better.

Laser should be done only if surgery is contraindicated or it can not be done. Laser works if the pressure on the nerve is minimal or mild.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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