neck pain question

[blake]

does anyone else have forminal narrowing of bone spurs? how can i have this fixed so the pain goes away? is surgery an option?

[oblivyous]

http://www.spinecenteronline.com/spine_p..._spur.html

[Bad Boy Bad Boy]

There are minum evasive surgeries offered for this condition. In most cases even on Out-Patient bases. So, if your asking is it an option, yes it is.

A foramen is the window through which a nerve root exits the spine. Bone spurs that form as a result of Degenerative Disc Disease or spinal arthritis may narrow the foramen causing spinal stenosis or foraminal stenosis, conditions that typically cause severe pain. Also, a foramen may be narrowed by a herniated disc or scar tissue from previous surgery. These problems are treated by foramenoplasty.

Foramenoplasty is performed through a small incision in the back, while the patient is conscious under a low-level IV sedation. The narrowed foramen is located with fluoroscopic x-rays, and a guide wire is placed down to the area of disease. Then, a hollow tube is inserted over the wire to the foramen. The endoscope and surgical instruments are inserted through the tube. The miniaturized television camera on the endoscope provides direct visualization of scar tissue, bone spurs, and diseased disc material. After surgery the patient is prescribed a short course of physical rehabilitation

[blake]

thank you very much i see my dr tom ill ask what i should domits very painful

[blake]

is this typical from the fusion i had c5 c6? where should i ask my dr to send me ? is a bone scan a good idea?

[Bad Boy Bad Boy]

Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, are bony projections that form along joints and are often seen in conditions such as arthritis. The bone spurs themselves aren't painful, but they can rub against nearby nerves and cause pain.

Bone spurs are largely responsible for limitations in joint motion. The reason for bone spur formation is the body’s attempt to increase the surface area of a joint to better distribute weight across a joint surface that has been damaged by arthritis or other conditions. Unfortunately, this is largely wasted effort by our body as the bone spur can become restrictive and painful.

Bone spurs are a signal of an underlying problem that often needs to be addressed. It isn't clear what causes bone spurs, but doctors believe they occur in reaction to changes in your joints due to diseases and aging — most commonly osteoarthritis.

[blake]

ok because i also have degenerating disc disease is this cureable? are the 2 connected?

[Bad Boy Bad Boy]

Blake, I'm not your Doctor am I?

Cureable, maybe not, relief, yes.

[blake]

i know im sorry i ask so many questions. what are posible was for relief?

[Bad Boy Bad Boy]

Blake ask all you want, just remember, we here at the Board can't play Doctor is all. Information is easy to supply. What anyone does with it from there is up to them.