Spinal Stenosis Treatment in Central Kentucky

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Why Bluegrass Orthopaedics for Spinal stenosis

At Bluegrass Orthopaedics (BGO), we provide expert care for spinal stenosis, focusing on relieving nerve pressure, reducing pain, and improving mobility and quality of life.

• Evaluation and diagnosis of spinal stenosis and nerve compression
  • Assessment of back and leg pain, numbness, weakness, and walking difficulty
  • Determine whether spinal stenosis is causing nerve compression
• Non-surgical treatment options for spinal stenosis
  • Conservative care as the first approach
  • May include physical therapy, activity modification, medications, and image-guided injections to relieve symptoms and improve mobility
• Advanced surgical treatment for persistent or severe stenosis
  • For patients with ongoing pain or functional limitations
  • Surgical options to relieve pressure on spinal nerves and restore space within the spinal canal
• Spine specialists experienced in treating spinal stenosis
  • Extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating spinal stenosis
  • Use of advanced techniques to help patients return to daily activities with improved comfort and function

Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis

• Back or neck pain depending on the location of stenosis
• Numbness or tingling in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
• Weakness in the arms or legs
• Pain, cramping, or fatigue in the legs, especially when walking or standing (often relieved by sitting or leaning forward)
• Difficulty walking or maintaining balance
• Loss of fine motor skills in the hands (with cervical stenosis)
• Reduced flexibility or stiffness in the spine
• Bladder or bowel dysfunction in severe cases (rare but serious)