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Don t hesitate to ask about your surgeon s experience with spinal stenosis surgery. A doctor does the surgery when the space in the canal narrows. Spinal Stenosis Stenosis Spinal Stenosis Spinal Stenosis Surgery The main aim of the surgery is to free up some space in the spinal cord and nerve roots such that they can pass through more easily and thus relieve the symptoms caused by spinal stenosis. Stenosis surgery . Spinal stenosis occurs when openings in the vertebrae of the spine narrow due to degenerative changes. Because of the complexity of spinal stenosis and the delicate nature of the spine surgery is usually considered when all other treatment options have failed. Fortunately most people who have spinal stenosis don t need surgery. The goal of spinal stenosis surgery is to decompress the spinal nerve and or spinal cord to allow the nerves to start healing and functioning better. Surgery to decompress the area of stenosis is the most definitive way to try to resolve...