See https://www.neckandback.com/conditions/lateral-recess-stenosis/ to understand lateral recess stenosis.
Generally, if the lateral recess stenosis is not associated with collapse or instability and/or there is a herniated disc that causes lateral recess stenosis, then a simple local decompression surgery would be in order with good longevity of the operated segmental level. If however, the cause of lateral recess stenosis is significant degeneration of the facets which causes bone spur formation, instability or angular collapse of the level due to disc and facet wear, then the stability of the level will dictate how long a decompression will last.
Dr. Corenman
PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
