What are the Alternatives to a Cervical Laminoplasty?
What are the Alternatives to a Cervical Laminoplasty?
Surgery is usually the last option considered. If your symptoms are mild, you may not require any treatment at all. Other conservative treatments such as physical therapy, medications, and steroid injections may relieve symptoms for a time; however, they usually do not permanently change the underlying cause of the problem—the narrowing of the spinal canal. In some cases, a cervical Laminoplasty may be the best solution to remove irritation and create more space for the nerves.