Spinal Osteoarthritis Treatment

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that occurs in any joints of the body. Spinal osteoarthritis wears down the protective cartilage between the discs in the neck and lower back. Genetic defects or trauma may cause this condition earlier in life, but it is generally seen to develop as we age. Dr. Sina Rajamand provides advanced spinal osteoarthritis treatment at Saint Mary’s Brain and Spine Surgery in Reno, Nevada.

There are 33 vertebrae in the spine, separated into three sections: cervical (neck), thoracic (middle) and lumbar (lower back). These bony vertebrae are cushioned by pads of cartilage in between. It is this cartilage that is attacked by osteoarthritis. As the condition wears away this cushioning cartilage, the vertebrae can rub together and press on the spinal cord, causing symptoms like:

Back pain
Pain that radiates to the arms, shoulders, hands, hips, legs and feet
Stiffness
Weakness
Numbness
Loss of mobility
Impaired bowel or bladder function
Damaged nerves

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Surgical Treatment for Spinal Osteoarthritis

When conservative treatments like physical therapy, injections, or medications fail to provide relief, or if the condition is advanced and causes functional loss, surgical treatment for spinal osteoarthritis may be necessary.

Surgical treatment for spinal osteoarthritis has as its primary goal to remove the source of pressure on the spinal cord and related nerves. This may also require spinal fusion for stabilization of the spine, especially if damaged vertebrae or bone spurs were removed. Implants can also be used to replace damaged cartilage between vertebrae.

Dr. Rajamand specializes in minimally invasive spine procedures, using small incisions and tiny surgical tools with cameras to access and repair the affected area. This approach minimizes damage to surrounding tissues and reduces the risk of infection, while also shortening recovery time compared to traditional open surgeries.

Contact Dr. Rajamand to schedule a consultation at Saint Mary’s Brain and Spine Surgery. You may reach our Reno office by phone or online.

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