Laminectomy

Laminectomy is a surgical process which is applied for relieving compression on the spinal cord. Pressure on the roots of nerves and spinal cord can lead to severe back pain, walking problems, weakness in the legs and numbness. Lamina is one of the parts of the bone which makes the vertebral arch. Laminectomy is also called as,

• Lumbar laminectomy
• Cervical laminectomy
• Decompressive laminectomy

Most of the times, symptoms of spinal stenosis are relieved with the help of laminectomy. Still it is not possible to completely prevent the future problems linked with spine. It may not help in reducing pain in every case. In general, patients with spinal fusion are prone to get spinal problems.


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