Dr. John D. Lipani provides state-of-the-art neurosurgery in New Jersey, including image guided brain surgery, non-invasive radiosurgery, complex spinal surgery and minimally invasive spinal surgery. Dr. Lipani specializes in treatment for spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the open spaces of the spinal canal through which the spinal cord and nerve roots run. This narrowing can produce abnormal pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. Most spinal stenosis occurs in the lower back, known as lumbar spinal stenosis, and the neck, referred to as cervical spinal stenosis. Dr. Lipani is a spinal stenosis expert and routinely provides definitive spinal stenosis treatment to his patients to allow them to maintain healthy spinal cord function and regain their quality of life.
Spinal stenosis is mainly caused by wear and tear of the spinal column or degenerative changes that occur as we age. Other causes of spinal stenosis include arthritis, heredity, spine instability, tumors and injury. Spinal stenosis symptoms include neck or lower back pain, pain radiating down the arms or legs and worsening symptoms with prolonged standing and walking. In severe cases, bladder or bowel function problems arise.
Dr. Lipani specializes in providing surgical treatment options for spinal stenosis to relive spinal stenosis symptoms. Lumbar spinal stenosis symptoms include a burning sensation, numbness and weakness in the buttocks or legs and less pain while leaning forward or sitting. Cervical spinal stenosis symptoms include a change in your walking pattern, a loss of muscle power in the legs, numbness in the hands, shoulder weakness and pain in the neck, shoulders, upper back and both arms. Non-surgical treatment options for spinal stenosis include physical therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, bed rest, and neck or back bracing. Patients who do not benefit from non-surgical treatment options may be candidates for spinal stenosis surgery treatment.
For more information on spinal stenosis and surgical treatment, contact the office of Dr. John D. Lipani at (609)-890-3400 today!
