Minnesota Spinal Stenosis Lawyer
Spinal stenosis can develop following a herniated disc, compression fracture, or any injury to the spine. If you have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis following a car accident that was not your fault, you will need legal representation to fight the insurance companies. We care and will work tirelessly to obtain compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We recently settled a spinal injury case for $750,000. Contact our Minnesota Spinal Stenosis Lawyers at 612-362-0000.
Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spine in one or more of the following areas:
- space at the center of the spine
- the canals where the nerves branch out from the spine
- space between the vertebrae
The narrowing puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. The symptoms of spinal stenosis may be subtle, appearing slowly over time and gradually getting worse. Signs of spinal stenosis include:
- neck pain
- back pain
- shoulder pain
- arm pain
- numbness, weakness, cramping in arms or legs
- lack of coordination
- lack of balance when walking
- bowel or bladder incontinence
Treatments of Spinal Stenosis
Sometimes spinal stenosis can be controlled without surgery. The nonsurgical treatments include:
- medication to reduce swelling
- medication to relieve pain
- limit activity
- physical therapy
- back brace
If surgery is required for spinal stenosis, a laminectomy will be performed to ease the narrowing. During a laminectomy the surgeon removes part of the vertebrae and thickened tissue to relieve compression of the spinal cord and nerves.
Minnesota Spinal Stenosis Lawyer
Do not try to fight the insurance companies on your own. They have many lawyers working to deny and defend against your case. We will handle all of the paperwork, contact the insurance companies, and file your claim. Call 612-362-0000 today about your personal injury case.
