Not all children with cerebral palsy are candidates for SDR. Evaluation by a multidisciplinary team, including a neurosurgeon, orthopedic surgeon, physiatrist, neurologist, physical therapist, and orthotist is best able to determine if SDR is the right treatment option for your child. Factors like age, severity and location of symptoms, and overall health will be considered.
Lumbar decompression surgery is a surgical treatment designed to alleviate the pressure on the spinal cord or nerves in the lower back, particularly in cases of lumbar spinal stenosis, bone spurs, and other conditions that cause compression.
Spinal stenosis is a common condition that affects many individuals, particularly as they age. This occurs when the spaces within the spine narrow, leading to increased pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.
In recent years, ‘laser spine surgery’ has become a very popular term and generated a lot of interest from people looking for relief from back pain. In this article, we will explore what laser spine surgery entails and how it differs from traditional spine surgery.
Lumbar foraminal stenosis can cause significant pain and discomfort from a pinched nerve in the spine. Lumbar foraminotomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that can treat leg and sciatic pain associated with foraminal and spinal stenosis.
