Cervical Spinal Stenosis

Cervical Spinal Stenosis

When the spinal cord in the neck is pinched, cervical spinal stenosis occurs. Spinal stenosis of the cervical spine typically occurs in elderly patients and is most often asymptomatic (meaning that there is no symptomatic evidence of stenosis). When there is no spinal cord dysfunction (myelopathy) with the cervical spinal stenosis, treatment is not usually necessary.

When cervical stenosis with myelopathy is present, a surgical opinion is warranted. Symptoms of cervical spinal stenosis with myelopathy may include intermittent, shooting pain in the arms and the legs, the inability to walk at a brisk pace and a deterioration in fine motor skills. In exceedingly rare cases, cervical stenosis symptoms may include weakness and paralysis. To learn more about cervical stenosis, utilize the following resources.

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