When non-surgical spinal stenosis treatment does not work to relieve pain, doctors may recommend surgery. However, surgery might be considered immediately if a patient has numbness or weakness that interferes with walking, impaired bowel or bladder function, or other neurological involvement. Factors that can determine whether a patient needs surgery include:
The effectiveness of non-surgical treatments
The extent of the patient's pain
The patient's preference.
(Click Spinal Stenosis Surgery for more information about this treatment option, including associated risks.)
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