Treatment for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Symptoms > Traditional Spinal Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Traditional surgery is often considered when more conservative treatments aren’t successful at relieving pain. Each person's situation is slightly different. Together, you and your doctor will determine whether surgery is necessary, and which surgery is best for you.
Decompressive surgeries are a method of taking pressure off the nerves. There are different types, depending on the cause of your spinal stenosis symptoms.
Spinal fusion involves the fusing together of vertebrae in the spine. It’s sometimes performed in addition to a laminectomy.
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