Spinal Stenosis | Dr Jwalant S Mehta

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About Dr Mehta

• Mr Jwalant S Mehta is a consultant spinal surgeon
  specialising in spinal deformity corrections and
  treatment of all spinal conditions. His is based
  in Birmingham at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
  and the Birmingham Childrens Hospital.
  Additionally, he has practising privileges with
  the BMI and Spire groups.
• He serves on major steering committees of the
  premier international scoliosis organisation, the
  Scoliosis Research Society. He is currently
  serving on the CME and the Research Grant review
  committees, and is a programme reviewer for the
  IMAST and the annual meetings.
• He has recently been appointed as an honorary
  senior lecturer at the Aston University in
  Birmingham, heading the Spine module on the MCh
  (Orth) course.

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• Spinal Stenosis is one of the most common
  degenerative spinal condition that leads to
  surgery, especially in the elderly. The word
  Stenosis is used to define the narrowing of the
  passage or channel in the body. In this case,
  this channel happens to be the Spinal Canal. This
  narrowing of the canal causes loss of space
  inside the spinal canal putting pressure on the
  nerves passing through the canal.
• This pinching like pressure subjected on these
  nerves running down the legs and other part s of
  the body manifests itself as the pains, cramps,
  numbness or weakness. This stenosis (narrowing)
  can occur anywhere causing pain in the legs,
  neck, shoulder or even arms depending on the area
  of the spine affected. But it mostly occurs in
  the Lumbar Spine (lower back) which is then
  termed as Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.

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Causes and Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis

• There are cases where people are born with a
  smaller spinal canal which increases the
  likelihood of Congenital Spinal Stenosis. Other
  than these cases, Spinal Stenosis is most often
  caused by degenerative changes caused by aging.
  This narrowing of the spinal canal generally
  occurs as a result of wear and tear that the
  canal is subjected over the years. Overgrowth of
  bone, thickening of ligaments, and bulging discs
  as a result of aging also can contribute to this
  condition. Having said that, medical conditions
  like Osteoarthritis, Spinal tumours can also
  increase the onset of Spinal Stenosis. Men and
  women aged more than 50 are common candidates of
  degenerative Spinal Stenosis.
• The most common symptoms of Spinal Stenosis
  include pain, numbness, and cramping in the legs,
  especially when standing and walking. Patients
  with Lumbar Stenosis experience pain in the lower
  back and legs which subsides after sitting or
  bending over. Cervical Spinal Stenosis results in
  intense pain in the neck with weakness or
  numbness in the legs. The pain is sporadic that
  develops over time and patients feel relieved as
  soon as they rest and flex. In some cases, loss
  of motor function of legs or bowel function is
  also recorded.

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Diagnosis and treatment options of Spinal
Stenosis

• Diagnosis is made based on medical history,
  symptoms, physical examination. Imaging studies
  (X-ray, CT, and MRI) are used to know the
  severity and causes of the condition. Though
  there is no single shot miracle cure for Spinal
  Stenosis, exercise, medications, and surgery can
  improve the condition of the patient.
  Anti-inflammatory medications and injection may
  be prescribed to reduce the pain and swelling.
• Exercises can help you improve your muscular
  strength and stability to keep your pain in
  check. In case the above treatment options do not
  cease the pain surgical options can be
  considered. Numerous studies have found that
  surgical procedures for Spinal stenosis offer
  better results in reducing pain.
• In addition to your regular doctor, the patient
  is advised to consult a specialist if your
  symptoms match with the above. Dr. Mehta has been
  successfully treating patients with Spinal
  Stenosis and can help you devise a treatment plan
  to get rid of your pain.

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Contact us

• Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
• BMI The Priory Hospital
• Spire Parkway Hospital
• Bromsgrove Private Clinic

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Contact and Connect

• Clinical secretary Samantha Leavy 44 785 021
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• Medico-legal secretary Jan Clarke 44 121
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• Spire Parkway Hospital0121 704 5500
• BMI NEC (National Enquiry Centre) 0808 101 0337
• Email info_at_mehtaspine.co.uk
• The appointments are booked through the clinic

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