Spinal Stenosis | Dr Jwalant S Mehta

Clinical Secretary: +44 785 0211939 www.mehtaspine.co.uk Email: info@mehtaspine.co.uk

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 Children’s 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.

■ 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.

 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.

 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.

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

Contact and Connect
 Clinical secretary: Samantha Leavy +44 785 021 1939
 Medico-legal secretary: Jan Clarke +44 121 4508928
 Spire Parkway Hospital:0121 704 5500
 BMI NEC (National Enquiry Centre): 0808 101 0337
 Email: info@mehtaspine.co.uk
 The appointments are booked through the clinic

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