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Suggest Treatment For Severe Spinal Stenosis
Question: My mother is 94 and has severe spinal stenosis, surgery not an option, has had steroid injections and epidurals with minimal effect, what is her prognosis? Her pain management doctor won't talk about what her quality of life will become. I need to know how this will progress in order to plan for her care. Thanks for any insights!
Brief Answer:
Facetal block, Buprenorphine patch
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
She can try Facetal block injection which will reduce the pain due to the arthritic spine. This will reduce some of the symptoms of spinal canal stenosis.
She can also try Buprenorphine skin patches for pain relief.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Facetal block, Buprenorphine patch
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
She can try Facetal block injection which will reduce the pain due to the arthritic spine. This will reduce some of the symptoms of spinal canal stenosis.
She can also try Buprenorphine skin patches for pain relief.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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