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Lumbar spinal stenosis
Why are you in pain?
- Arthritis of the spine resulting in protruding joints and discs in the spinal canal
- Slow compression of nerve roots in the canal
- Very gradual onset of difficulty in walking, lower back pain in standing up and sciatica on exertion.
Which examinations should be carried out before consulting us?*
- Lumbar CT scan
- X-rays of the lumbar spine
*Examinations required for the study of your case at the CCV Montpellier
What surgical treatment can we recommend?
- Decompression of the spinal canal by lumbar laminectomy
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The key points
- Lumbar spinal stenosis resistant to medical treatment for more than 6 months, with repercussions on daily activities justifying a surgical procedure
- Minimally invasive technique: Decompression of the canal by mini-approach
5 cm
per level to be decompressed in the lumbar region
30 min
Duration of surgery
30 minutes per level to be decompressed
1 to 3 days
Average length of hospital stay
4 to 6 weeks
Average recovery time
2 to 4 weeks
Minimum duration of absence from work
3 weeks
Period before starting back driving
4 to 6 weeks
Duration before resuming sports activities
from the 2nd day
Flying home after surgery
6 to 12 weeks*
Duration of evolution until the final result of the surgery
*These are mean times, with possibility of significant variability from one patient to another.
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