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Condition: Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing around the spinal cord or spinal nerves. The spine is divided up into three sections which include the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. When your lumbar nerves are compressed from stenosis, it can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in your legs. These symptoms are usually exaggerated when you are standing or moving.

Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis

Causes of stenosis can include:

  • Disc bulge
  • Arthritis
  • Thickening of the ligaments
  • A congenital narrowing of the spinal canal at birth

Signs and symptoms:

  • difficulty with balance
  • increased clumsiness
  • difficulty walking
  • difficulty holding on to objects
  • difficulty buttoning buttons or writing
  • loss of bowel or bladder control
  • Pain, numbness or weakness in your arms or legs

Diagnostic Tests:

  • X-ray
  • MRI
  • CT with or without dye
  • EMG

Myelopathy Related to Spinal Stenosis

If the spinal cord is compressed, myelopathy can occur and this can cause difficulty with balance and motor skills. Myelopathy is a very serious condition that, if left untreated, could result in paralysis or even death. Surgical evaluation is needed for cases of myelopathy.

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  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Providers
  • Locations
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Make an Appointment

Treatments and Procedures Related to Spinal Stenosis

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Medication Evaluation and Management
  • Spine Surgery
  • Therapeutic Injections

Providers Treating Spinal Stenosis

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Spinal Stenosis. Review each provider for availability.

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David B. Bumpass, M.D.

David B. Bumpass, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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J. D. Day, M.D.

J. D. Day, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Johnathan H. Goree, M.D.

Johnathan H. Goree, M.D. Anesthesiologist

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Noojan J. Kazemi, M.D.

Noojan J. Kazemi, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Viktoras Palys, M.D.

Viktoras Palys, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Jordan M. Walters, M.D.

Jordan M. Walters, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Locations Where Providers Treat Spinal Stenosis

Note that the treatment of Spinal Stenosis may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Neurosurgery Clinic

Neurosurgery Clinic

501 Jack Stephens Drive
Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-5270
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Pain Clinic

501 Jack Stephens Drive
Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-8818
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Areas of Expertise for Spinal Stenosis

Orthopedic surgeon working on female patient

Orthopaedics

UAMS Health is recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise in orthopaedics.

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Pain Management

The pain management specialists at UAMS Health offer the latest treatments and technologies for managing pain.

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Spine Care

UAMS Health offers a complete range of services for the treatment of spinal conditions, no matter the cause.

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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