Spinal Canal Stenosis
Expert Care by Dr. Nitish Agrawal – Best Spine Surgeon in Pune
Spinal Canal Stenosis, also known as Spinal Stenosis, is a condition in which the spinal canal becomes narrowed, putting pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. This narrowing most commonly occurs due to age-related degeneration of the spine, disc bulging, thickened ligaments, or bone spur formation. As a result, patients may experience pain, numbness, weakness, and difficulty in walking or daily activities.
Dr. Nitish Agrawal, a leading spine surgeon in Pune, offers comprehensive evaluation and advanced surgical and non-surgical treatment for spinal canal stenosis, tailored to each patient’s condition.
Causes of Spinal Canal Stenosis
- Age-related degeneration of the spine
- Disc bulge or disc prolapse
- Thickening of spinal ligaments
- Bone spur (osteophyte) formation
- Previous spine injury or surgery
- Congenital (by birth) narrow spinal canal
Types of Spinal Canal Stenosis
- Cervical Canal Stenosis – narrowing in the neck region
- Lumbar Canal Stenosis – narrowing in the lower back (most common)
Symptoms of Spinal Canal Stenosis
- Back or neck pain
- Pain, numbness, or tingling in the arms or legs
- Weakness in limbs
- Difficulty in walking long distances
- Leg pain or heaviness while walking (neurogenic claudication)
- Severe cases may cause bladder or bowel problems
Diagnosis
To accurately diagnose spinal canal stenosis, Dr. Nitish Agrawal recommends:
- MRI of the spine (most important investigation)
- X-ray or CT scan to assess bone-related narrowing
- Detailed neurological examination
Treatment of Spinal Canal Stenosis
Treatment depends on symptom severity and nerve compression.
Non-Surgical Treatment (Mild to Moderate Cases)
- Medications for pain and inflammation
- Physiotherapy under medical guidance
- Epidural injections or nerve root blocks
- Surgical Treatment (Severe or Progressive Cases)
Dr. Nitish Agrawal performs advanced spine surgeries such as:
- Spinal decompression surgery
- Laminectomy / Discectomy
- Spinal fixation with titanium rods and screws, when instability is present
- Goals of surgery:
- Relieve pressure on nerves or spinal cord
- Improve walking ability and reduce pain
- Prevent further neurological deterioration
Why Early Treatment Matters
Untreated spinal canal stenosis can progressively worsen and lead to:
- Severe walking difficulty
- Permanent nerve damage
- Reduced quality of life
- Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment help achieve better long-term results.
Why Choose Dr. Nitish Agrawal?
- Best Spine Surgeon in Pune
- Expertise in complex spinal decompression and fixation surgeries
- Advanced minimally invasive techniques
- Patient-centric and ethical spine care
