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Texas Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery | Dr. Shaad Bidiwala

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      • ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
      • PLIF (Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
      • TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
      • XLIF (Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion)
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

 

Lumbar spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal from ligamentous overgrowth or disk herniations, leading to compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots.

Though stenosis can cause back pain, it typically causes neurogenic claudication, or pain, numbness, or weakness in the legs that worsens with ambulation and is relieved by leaning forward or sitting down. Severe spinal stenosis can cause paralysis or bowel or bladder incontinence.

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Though conservative nonsurgical treatments such as steroidal and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, narcotic analgesics, epidural and facet injections, and physical therapy may be helpful in managing symptoms, symptomatic lumbar stenosis eventually must be addressed surgically with a lumbar laminectomy.

For patients with lumbar stenosis and lumbar instability, the laminectomy may be followed by a lumbar fusion procedure such as an ALIF, PLF, PLIF, TLIF, or XLIF along with minimally invasive lumbar instrumentation with screws and rods.

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6080 N Central Expressway
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Dallas, TX 75206
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We sit behind the Beeman Hotel.  Please park in garage on Level 4.  Elevator access available.  We are the first office on the main floor.

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The content on this page is for informational purposes only, and is in no way intended to be medical advice. There is no substitute for a face-to-face evaluation by your physician or another qualified practitioner. As always, if you have an emergency, call 9-1-1, or go to the nearest emergency department.

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