Canal stenosis in the neck manifests itself with the pressure on the nerve root or spinal cord. Pain is observed in the neck and arm. Weakness in the arms, not being able to button up a shirt, having difficulty opening and closing door handles, and not being able to do tasks that require simple manual skills, such as not being able to open jar lids, are among the most common complaints. These complaints in the arms may spread to the legs and cause complaints such as difficulty in walking and weakness in the legs. Disease symptoms progress differently in each patient. In fact, in some patients, the symptoms do not increase after a certain point and stop progressing.
Symptoms of Stenosis in the Neck
Disorders in arm and leg reflexes are the first signs of the formation of stenosis in the neck. Early diagnosis of the disease is of great importance for treatment. Many patients complain to doctors about nervous system disorders, increased reflexes in the arms and legs, clumsy and unbalanced walking, and loss of sensation in the hands and feet. In addition, if some pathological findings are observed during the examination, it is possible for the doctor to suspect that there is a narrowing in the neck canals.
How to Identify the Narrow Canal in the Neck?
X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging called MRI, computed tomography, electromyography, It is one of the diagnostic methods used in diagnosing somatosensory evoked potentials disease.
Narrow Canal Treatment in the Neck
After the disease is diagnosed, the first choice is solutions to be applied other than surgery. If the disease is quite advanced and negatively affects the person's life, surgical intervention is necessary. The aim of surgical treatment is to eliminate the pressure on the spinal cord and nerve root. Different treatment methods can be followed in performing these procedures. Surgeries can be performed from the front and back of the neck.
Ditrax, which can be considered among the non-surgical methods, is one of the treatment options we use. Ditrax treatment, which is applied by very few doctors in Turkey, is a completely closed method that allows the expansion of the cervical spinal canal and the channels through which the nerves going to the arms pass.
Neck Stenosis Surgery� �
In surgeries performed from the front of the neck, the action is taken by determining where the spinal cord compression occurs. If a cervical disc herniation, the vertebral body and the ligaments in the front cause compression of the spinal cord, the necessary intervention is performed from the front of the neck. In surgeries performed in front of the spinal cord, parts that cause discomfort are removed. If the surgeon deems it necessary, he can install a plate and screw system to strengthen the spinal cord.
There are two types of surgeries performed on the back of the neck. One is called Laminectomy and the other is Laminoplasty. In laminectomy, laminae and ligaments that cause compression of the spinal cord from behind are removed. In laminoplasty, the cervical canal located at the back of the neck is widened. After surgery, patients must stay in the hospital for several periods. In some operations, many patients can start their daily activities after 6-9 hours.
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