
Suggest Treatment For Spinal Stenosis

Question: I have been told that I have spinal stenosis. Who has the best medical expertise for
taking care of my problem, a Orthopedic or a Neurologist Doctor? XXXX
taking care of my problem, a Orthopedic or a Neurologist Doctor? XXXX
Brief Answer:
Any spinal surgeon is good .
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
In my opinion both , if they are dealing with spine , Equally good to treat / operate spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis generally has no medical cure - only prolong the initial period for some time before surgery is required. Also the treatment depends on exact cause.
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Any spinal surgeon is good .
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
In my opinion both , if they are dealing with spine , Equally good to treat / operate spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis generally has no medical cure - only prolong the initial period for some time before surgery is required. Also the treatment depends on exact cause.
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj


What do you figure causes spinal stenosis?? Thanks, XXXX
Brief Answer:
Could be primary or secondary
Detailed Answer:
Hi
There are many causes of spinal canal stenosis. It can be primary due to structural constriction or secondary due to multiple causes like ligamentum flavam hypertrophy , Spondylolisthesis etc.
Thanx
Could be primary or secondary
Detailed Answer:
Hi
There are many causes of spinal canal stenosis. It can be primary due to structural constriction or secondary due to multiple causes like ligamentum flavam hypertrophy , Spondylolisthesis etc.
Thanx
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