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Spinal Tumors and Stenosis
Spinal tumors, often the result of genetics or disease, can originate on the bones or tissue in the spinal canal, or they can spread to the back from other parts of the body including the lungs or liver. They can have a wide range of physical effects including a reduced range of motion, pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness. All of these symptoms can occur when spinal tumors grow into the spinal canal or vertebral foramen, narrowing these spaces and creating pressure on nerve tissue. This condition is classified as spinal stenosis. Stenosis can also be caused by herniated or bulging discs, bone spurs, and other conditions, which can be treated with everything from physical therapy to back or neck surgery.
Some of these treatments may be effective for spinal tumors as well, but special care needs to be taken when addressing this condition. If a tumor is cancerous, its treatment should be coordinated by specialists who can decide what method will most safely and effectively eradicate the potentially lethal growth. Treatments could include chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or a combination. If a tumor is cancerous, simply removing the portion that is causing spinal stenosis while leaving the rest intact will temporarily relieve the back pain, but allow the deadly disease to grow unchecked in other areas.
If you are living with a spinal tumor or spinal tumors that are causing back pain and you’ve already received a diagnosis from your physician that precludes cancer, Laser Spine Institute (LSI) may be able to relieve your pain with one of our breakthrough, laser-assisted surgeries. Contact us today and we’ll review your MRI or CT scan today to determine if we can help.
If you’d like more information on the procedures we perform, contact us today. We’ll review your MRI or CT scan free of charge.