Spinal Stenosis

The most common kinds of spine surgery for synovial cysts can be either a decompression alone or a decompression with a spine fusion.

Surgery for central canal stenosis may be performed from the front or the back of the spine and the goal is to decompress the spinal cord.

The symptoms and signs of central canal stenosis may occur anywhere along the body depending on the location of spinal cord compression. Typically, the cervical and lumbar spine are commonly affected.

If symptoms of cervical stenosis with myelopathy are not addressed early on, more severe symptoms may arise such as incontinence and paralysis.

A synovial cyst can cause pain and symptoms of spinal stenosis. Explore the causes of a synovial cyst and how it can cause pain in the lower back.

Synovial cysts can cause pain in the lower back that travels down the leg because of spinal stenosis.

When symptoms of cervical stenosis with myelopathy are moderate to severe, surgical intervention is the only treatment option.

Explore the three main treatment options for synovial cysts in the lower back, including activity modification, injections and surgery options.

Learn about the two general types of spinal stenosis: foraminal stenosis and central canal stenosis.

Learn about the types of spinal stenosis, including lumbar stenosis and cervical stenosis, and associated pain and symptoms.