It is the condition that the bone canal through which the spinal cord passes is narrower than it should be. This stenosis compresses the spinal cord and puts pressure on the nerve roots. This pressure causes pain, weakness and tingling in the arms.
Symptoms of Narrow Canal in the Neck
Weakness in the hands
Tingling and numbness in the arms
Gait disturbance
Loss of function in the hand (Inability to button the shirt , inability to tie shoelaces)
Urinary incontinence
Causes of Narrow Canal in the Neck
Advanced age
Congenital causes
Calcification
Enlargement of vertebral joint structures
Thickening of connective tissues
Narrow Canal Treatment in the Neck
Narrow canal treatment in the neck without surgery: The treatment is usually surgical, but if there is any damage to the spinal cord with the compression caused by the narrowing It is important in determining the treatment method. This damage is called myelopathy. If there is no myelopathy, if there is no weakness in the hands, arms or legs, non-surgical methods such as physical therapy or drug therapy can be tried.
Narrow canal surgery in the neck: The main purpose of the operation is to remove the pressure. The method of intervention to be made also varies according to the reason for the narrowing of the canal.
