DiscectomyLaminaProcedurePressure on the spinal cordDorsal laminectomyPost-laminectomyUnderwent laminectomyDecompression surgerySpine surgeryNervesRelievePostoperativeNeurosurgeryLaminoplastyMyelopathyNerveNeed for spinalImpairmentThoracicTreatmentsSurgical interventionDeformitySymptoms are severeFailed back surLordosisComplicationsForaminalNeurologicalLumbar spineScoliosisMinimallyPainPatientsCommonlyDiagnosisAlternativelySpondylolisthesisFusionSubsequentSpinal columnTreatmentBoneStenosis
Discectomy6
- A common type of laminectomy is performed to permit the removal or reshaping of a spinal disc as part of a lumbar discectomy. (wikipedia.org)
- In severe cases, if there is more pressure on the spinal cord, the doctor may also recommend cervical myelopathy surgery which includes vertebrae fusion, discectomy and laminectomy. (apollohospitals.com)
- Usually, a laminectomy but other variations include discectomy. (abcmedicalnotes.com)
- A woman in her 70s with chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus and hypertension underwent laminectomy and discectomy at L4-5-S1 and posterior lumbar interbody fusion at L4-5-S1 2 years previously. (bmj.com)
- A) Sagittal and axial T2-weighted MRI obtained preoperatively, 6 months after a previous laminectomy and discectomy at L4-5 and posterior lumbar interbody fusion at L4-5-S1. (bmj.com)
- The surgical techniques used were laminectomy, laminectomy & discectomy, laminectomy, discectomy with foraminal decompression, laminectomy with posterior instrumentation, laminectomy with in situ fusion and posterior instrumentation. (jortho.org)
Lamina8
- Laminectomy is surgery to remove the lamina. (medlineplus.gov)
- A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a portion of a vertebra called the lamina, which is the roof of the spinal canal. (wikipedia.org)
- Although the literal meaning of laminectomy is 'excision of the lamina', a conventional laminectomy in neurosurgery and orthopedics involves excision of the supraspinous ligament and some or all of the spinous process. (wikipedia.org)
- A laminectomy is also the name of a spinal operation that conventionally includes the removal of one or both lamina, as well as other posterior supporting structures of the vertebral column, including ligaments and additional bone. (wikipedia.org)
- Laminectomy is a surgical procedure done for the removal of the lamina, bone spurs, and ligaments that may be putting pressure on your spinal nerves and causing lower back pain. (findatopdoc.com)
- Lamina occurs from top to bottom of the spine, and a laminectomy can involve any area or region of the spinal cord protective cover. (ceufast.com)
- In the neck, there are seven levels of lamina, and procedures involving disruption of these bones in the spine in this region of the cervical spine are referred to generically as a cervical laminectomy. (ceufast.com)
- Laminectomies are also necessary when the lamina has to be removed in order for a surgeon to gain access to treat a herniated spinal disc. (orthopaedic-surgery-md.com)
Procedure16
- A laminectomy performed as a minimal spinal surgery procedure is a tissue-preserving surgery that leaves more of the muscle intact and spares the spinal process. (wikipedia.org)
- In most known cases of lumbar and thoracic laminectomies, patients tend to recover slowly, with recurring pain or spinal stenosis persisting for up to 18 months after the procedure. (wikipedia.org)
- The procedure is said to be one of the most commonly performed back surgeries. (findatopdoc.com)
- However, more severe cases may require a surgical procedure. (cookchildrens.org)
- The patient required a circumferential procedure including a laminectomy/fusion followed by an anterior thoracic decompression to address both diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) anteriorly and posterior stenosis. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- Laminectomy with fusion (LCF), a posterior decompression method, is a common procedure for multi-level CSM. (biomedcentral.com)
- The procedure used for treating pain linked with compressed or pinched nerves in the spine is known as laminectomy. (surgerytoursindia.com)
- The procedure of a laminectomy is usually performed on the neck or on the vertebrae in the lower back. (surgerytoursindia.com)
- The surgical procedure of laminectomy is performed for treating a disc problem, to ease pressure on the spinal nerves and also for removing a tumor from the spine. (surgerytoursindia.com)
- The surgical procedure for treating spinal stenosis is known as cervical laminectomy. (surgerytoursindia.com)
- During the surgical procedure of decompressive lumbar laminectomy, the back of the spinal bones is removed in order to ease the pressure on the nerves. (surgerytoursindia.com)
- Spinal fusion surgery is the most commonly performed orthopaedic surgical procedure. (bmj.com)
- The laminectomy procedure can make the vertebrae less stable, so a spinal fusion involving bone grafts (and sometimes screws and rods) is often performed at the same time to stabilize the spine. (orthopaedic-surgery-md.com)
- A laminectomy - always an inpatient procedure - is conducted under general anesthesia and can last 1-3 hours and your hospital stay is usually 1-3 days. (orthopaedic-surgery-md.com)
- The cardiologist issued a letter clearing her for the surgery, but indicated that the patient was a moderate risk for a cardiovascular event during and subsequent to the procedure. (svmic.com)
- Ambulatory Surgery Centers will not be able to import procedure data according to these specifications prior to that date. (cdc.gov)
Pressure on the spinal cord3
- A laminectomy can treat severe spinal stenosis by relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots, provide access to a tumor or other mass lying in or around the spinal cord, or help in tailoring the contour of the vertebral column to correct a spinal deformity such as kyphosis. (wikipedia.org)
- The aim of cervical laminectomy is to ease the pressure on the spinal cord and also to stop continuous damage caused to the spinal cord. (surgerytoursindia.com)
- In this situation, immediate imaging investigations and emergency surgery might be necessary to reduce the pressure on the spinal cord. (bmj.com)
Dorsal laminectomy2
- Histologic examination of surgical biopsy samples obtained from affected areas of muscle and fat during a subsequent dorsal laminectomy led to a diagnosis of idiopathic sterile inflammation of epidural fat. (avma.org)
- Treatment and Outcome -Decompressive surgery, consisting of a continuous dorsal laminectomy, with copious lavage of the vertebral canal was performed. (avma.org)
Post-laminectomy1
- Intrathecal drug delivery, sometimes referred to as a "pain pump," helps if you have severe pain from cancer or from benign causes such as post-laminectomy syndrome (otherwise known as failed back syndrome) or complex regional pain syndrome. (mountsinai.org)
Underwent laminectomy1
- This was a retrospective radiological analysis of 43 patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy who underwent laminectomy with fusion (LCF). (biomedcentral.com)
Decompression surgery5
- It is also called as decompression surgery. (hilarispublisher.com)
- Surgical options can include decompression surgery (laminectomy) or laminoplasty. (gainesvillemfm.com)
- Laminectomy, also referred to as decompression surgery, increases the spinal canal to ease pressure on the nerves or spinal cord. (surgerytoursindia.com)
- Some cases of SSH have been reported following spinal decompression surgery. (bmj.com)
- Decompression surgery and postoperative radiotherapy was mostly palliative. (bvsalud.org)
Spine surgery12
- Our specialists are nationally and internationally recognized for their leadership in both clinical care and research efforts in spine surgery. (wustl.edu)
- In some circumstances, a more traditional spine surgery may be recommended for the patient. (wustl.edu)
- We provide our spine surgery patients with a comprehensive Spine Journey Guide , to help prepare them for surgery and their postoperative recovery. (wustl.edu)
- Spine surgery is complex and may involve a lengthy recovery. (abcmedicalnotes.com)
- 6) and history of cervical spine surgery. (biomedcentral.com)
- You have to consider many questions before going for spine surgery. (narayanahealth.org)
- Is it better to have a traditional spine surgery or a minimally invasive spinal surgery? (narayanahealth.org)
- Once you understand the necessity of having spinal surgery and you have narrowed down on spine surgery hospitals in India, then you will understand the type of surgery you will need as well. (narayanahealth.org)
- Usually, a patient will know they need spine surgery when they have extreme back pain and the primary care physician will refer them to a spine surgery hospital in India where they can visit a specialist. (narayanahealth.org)
- Before you look up various types of spine surgery, identify the condition you are suffering from. (narayanahealth.org)
- When patients have a decreased motor grade, difficulty in voiding urine and neurological abnormalities after lumbar spine surgery, conus medullaris syndrome with a possible occurrence of subdural hygroma should be considered. (bmj.com)
- Background Given the physical and economic burden of complications in spine surgery, reducing the prevalence of perioperative adverse events is a primary concern of both patients and health care professionals. (ijssurgery.com)
Nerves7
- Laminectomy opens up your spinal canal so your spinal nerves have more room. (medlineplus.gov)
- In severe cases, surgery may be required to create additional space for the spinal cord and nerves. (mainlinehealth.org)
- A cervical laminectomy is performed to relieve the compression of the spinal cord and nerves around your neck. (findatopdoc.com)
- Another piece of the vertebra is removed to take pressure off of the nerves (this is called a decompressive laminectomy). (cookchildrens.org)
- A spine specialist, Dr. Plummer recognized that severe spinal stenosis , or pinching of the nerves in the spinal column , was impacting the L3-L5 levels of the Mikey's spine. (mayfieldclinic.com)
- A laminectomy , to create space for the nerves, should relieve the pressure and restore full function to his leg and foot. (mayfieldclinic.com)
- A laminectomy opens up your spinal canal so spinal nerves are no longer compressed. (orthopaedic-surgery-md.com)
Relieve4
- Back surgery can relieve pressure on the spine, but it is not a cure-all for spinal stenosis. (wikipedia.org)
- Laminectomy is generally used only when more-conservative treatments such as medication, physical therapy or injections have failed to relieve symptoms. (hilarispublisher.com)
- Back surgery helps relieve any pain or numbness that shoots up and down your arms or legs. (narayanahealth.org)
- One prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blind study by Riew et al was performed in patients who were surgical candidates and who initially wished to undergo surgery to relieve radiculopathy from nerve root compression. (medscape.com)
Postoperative4
- 3 ] studied patients with selective laminectomy and found that postoperative lower cervical kyphotic changes were compensated for by upper cervical lordotic changes. (biomedcentral.com)
- We also evaluated the interval time between the diagnosis of the primary tumor and the onset of spinal metastasis, the type of surgery, the administration of adjuvant therapy, postoperative pain and Frankel grade, and complications after surgery. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- Postoperative complications were stratified by Cc grade severity: minor (I, II, and III) and severe (IV and V). Stepwise regression models generated dataset-specific predictive models for Cc groups. (ijssurgery.com)
- The researchers carried out a descriptive study using bibliometric and scientometric methods and found that the combination of surgery with postoperative radiotherapy is effective and more efficient than these alone for the treatment of patients affected by metastatic neurological compression. (bvsalud.org)
Neurosurgery1
- We retrospectively analyzed a consecutive series of 81 patients who underwent surgery for spinal metastases from 2015 and 2021 in the Clinic of Neurosurgery of Ancona (Italy). (surgicalneurologyint.com)
Laminoplasty2
- 20 degrees requiring bracing or surgery) developed in 57% (21/37) of resections without fusion (laminectomy or laminoplasty alone), and in 27% (4/15) of those with fusion (P = 0.05). (duke.edu)
- Laminoplasty and a few other procedures can also be performed along with cervical laminectomy. (surgerytoursindia.com)
Myelopathy1
- One patient each had mixed subacute/chronic subdural haematoma and severe cervical spondylotic myelopathy. (bvsalud.org)
Nerve4
- The situation was urgent because the lumbar nerve impingement was having a severe impact on Mikey's daily function, particularly in his left leg and foot," Dr. Plummer said. (mayfieldclinic.com)
- The purpose of this surgery is to ease pressure on the spinal nerve roots or spinal cord due to age-related changes in the spine. (surgerytoursindia.com)
- This surgery is useful in relieving the pressure on the nerve roots that helps in reducing pain and a person can begin its routine activities soon. (surgerytoursindia.com)
- When your sciatica is severe, your surgeon may recommend surgery to ease the pressure, particularly on the affected nerve. (healthylivingdoctor365.com)
Need for spinal1
- While many spinal issues can be treated by medicine and therapy, the modern, sedentary lifestyle has led to a massive increase in the risk of back pains and injuries, and as a consequence, the increasing need for spinal surgeries. (narayanahealth.org)
Impairment1
- This is when your doctor will recommend a spinal surgery to avoid any permanent impairment. (narayanahealth.org)
Thoracic2
- Thoracic disc surgery can lead to a life-threatening complication: intracranial hypotension due to a subarachnoid-pleural fistula. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- Severe neurological deterioration occurring after thoracic decompressive surgery may rarely be attributed to intracranial hypotension due to a subarachnoid-pleural fistula. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
Treatments6
- Laminectomy or Spinal Fusion surgery may be required if the nonsurgical treatments have not helped. (mainlinehealth.org)
- Back surgery is usually the last option, it is only recommended when the conservative treatments stop working and the pain is consistent. (narayanahealth.org)
- Although a laminectomy is not without risk, it has the potential to alleviate the symptoms of spinal stenosis when traditional treatments have failed to produce the results you seek, or if symptoms worsen. (orthopaedic-surgery-md.com)
- Treatments for slipped discs include medication, physical therapy, and surgery if necessary. (onebodyldn.com)
- Although the long-term outcomes of both nonsurgical and surgical treatments are similar, surgery may provide shortterm benefits, including improved symptoms and lower risk of falling. (asianspinejournal.org)
- The tool helps physicians individualize treatments, like whether to offer surgery or not, and whether a more durable and expensive implant may be necessary. (cancercentrum.se)
Surgical intervention3
- A laminectomy is a surgical intervention for treating spinal stenosis. (orthopaedic-surgery-md.com)
- For more severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary. (onebodyldn.com)
- The average pre-operative Oswestry score of 90 patients before surgical intervention was 62 and after surgery the score came down to 18. (jortho.org)
Deformity3
- OBJECTIVES: Spinal deformity is a common development after laminectomy and resection of pediatric intramedullary spinal cord tumors. (duke.edu)
- Our objective is to compare the occurrence of postlaminectomy spinal deformity in children with intramedullary spinal cord tumors that underwent decompression with fusion at the time of surgery to those that did not undergo fusion. (duke.edu)
- Among skeletally mature children, 18 of 28 (64%) developed deformity after laminectomies and laminoplasties, compared with 22% (2/9) of the patients in the fusion group (P = 0.03). (duke.edu)
Symptoms are severe2
- Laminectomy may also be recommended if symptoms are severe or worsening dramatically. (hilarispublisher.com)
- Doctors generally will recommend a laminectomy when your symptoms are severe and interfere with your work performance and daily life. (orthopaedic-surgery-md.com)
Failed back sur2
- Spinal cord stimulation has been demonstrated as a therapeutic option for patients with persistent lumbar radicular pain secondary to failed back surgery syndrome. (iasp-pain.org)
- [ 4 ] Devulder found that SNRB with steroids was associated with decreased treatment scores in patients with failed back surgery syndrome, as compared with scores in those not treated with steroids. (medscape.com)
Lordosis2
- The compensatory mechanisms for cervical lordosis change after laminectomy with fusion was not clear. (biomedcentral.com)
- The objective of this study was to evaluate the compensatory behaviors for cervical lordosis change after laminectomy with fusion. (biomedcentral.com)
Complications2
- Severe complications were observed in 2 (8.6%) patients after PS. (bvsalud.org)
- She chose the surgery despite Dr. Houser's warnings that due primarily to her poor physical condition and health, she was at-risk of complications during the surgery, including but not limited to death. (svmic.com)
Foraminal1
- Radiography and MRI findings revealed an L3 spinal compression fracture, severe central canal stenosis and right foraminal stenosis at L3-4, and bilateral pedicle screw loosening at L4 ( figure 1A ). (bmj.com)
Neurological5
- 4,5 Clinical findings may range from asymptomatic incidental finding to severe neurological deficit being gait spasticity, in-coordination, otoneurologic symptoms (dizziness, hearing loss, vertigo), and recurrent headaches. (pediatriconcall.com)
- Dr. Wayel Kaakaji practices Neurological Surgery in Munster, IN. (findatopdoc.com)
- We also use this approach for certain neurological conditions, such as cerebral palsy or spinal cord injury that can cause spasticity of muscles in the body and before surgery. (mountsinai.org)
- 28 ] Surgery for spine metastases is essentially palliative with five goals: pain control, maintenance or improvement of neurological status, spine stabilization, local disease control, and finally improvement in quality of life. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- Surgery is indicated when conservative treatment fails or in case of progressive neurological deficit. (jortho.org)
Lumbar spine1
- These involve those laminectomies which target the cervical or lumbar spine and also spinal stenosis treatment. (surgerytoursindia.com)
Scoliosis2
- A Case Report of a Successful Percutaneous Trial and Surgical Placement of a Spinal Cord Stimulator in a Patient With Severe Thoracolumbar Scoliosis. (iasp-pain.org)
- This case report demonstrates a successful percutaneous spinal cord stimulator (SCS) trial followed by surgical placement of a permanent SCS to treat lumbar radicular pain and axial low back pain in a patient with severe thoracolumbar scoliosis status after laminectomy and spinal fusion surgery. (iasp-pain.org)
Minimally4
- citation needed] The recovery period after a laminectomy depends on the specific operative technique, with minimally invasive procedures having significantly shorter recovery periods than open surgery. (wikipedia.org)
- Minimally invasive surgery typically provides patients a quicker recovery because of less tissue disruption and a smaller incision, among other benefits. (wustl.edu)
- Minimally invasive surgery has been demonstrated to produce excellent results in the treatment of LSS. (asianspinejournal.org)
- Recently, it has been demonstrated that improved radiological diagnosis and treatment modalities, including minimally invasive surgical methods, such as endoscopic surgery, can enhance the diagnosis and surgical results of patients with LSS ( Table 1 ) [ 3 , 5 ]. (asianspinejournal.org)
Pain19
- I always found this irritating because I felt like if my ailment was such that all of the above plus surgery was necessary, one might believe a pain pill or two were in order. (scoliosis.org)
- In cases where pain worsens and various treatment methods have proven ineffective over a period of 6 to 12 weeks, surgery may be considered as a last resort. (spine-health.com)
- If you experience back pain that grows severe, your doctor may recommend surgery depending on the cause. (findatopdoc.com)
- Whatever the reason, should the hard, protective bone surrounding the spinal cord need to be disrupted or removed, it is a laminectomy that is called for (Chicken Noodle Soup for Low Back Pain, 2003) (Hellman, 2004). (ceufast.com)
- If pain is severe, the doctor may prescribe a more potent NSAID. (indiasurgerytour.com)
- Sitting or standing in one place for a long time or certain movements, such as twisting, may cause more severe pain. (marylandaccidentlawyerblog.com)
- Corticosteroid injections can provide short-term relief of severe pain. (cnsomd.com)
- These procedures can be helpful for some people with severe pain. (gainesvillemfm.com)
- One of the major reasons for laminectomy is severe, annoying and persistent pain in the lower back. (surgerytoursindia.com)
- The success rate is usually favorable when lumbar laminectomy is performed for relieving pain from spinal stenosis. (surgerytoursindia.com)
- At 1 year and 6 months after the first surgery, she visited the outpatient clinic for aggravated back pain and radiculopathy. (bmj.com)
- Treatment options vary depending on the type and severity of the condition, they may include medications to reduce inflammation and pain, physical therapy to help improve mobility and strength, lifestyle changes such as weight loss or exercise to reduce joint stress, or surgery if necessary. (atelectasias.com)
- Treatment options include medication to reduce pain and inflammation, physical therapy to improve mobility and strength, lifestyle changes such as exercise and weight loss, and surgery if needed. (atelectasias.com)
- They can also recommend other painkillers, such as anti-inflammatories or muscle relaxants, to ease the pain when your condition is severe. (healthylivingdoctor365.com)
- Laminectomies are generally more successful at resolving pain that radiates (into arms, legs, buttocks) rather than actual back pain. (orthopaedic-surgery-md.com)
- Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent the need for surgery in some cases and reduce the risk of long-term pain and discomfort. (onebodyldn.com)
- In 2010 I had severe lateral thigh pain and was diagnosed with arachnoiditis. (chiropractic-help.com)
- I had a laminectomy to lessen the pain of spinal stenosis in Jan 2016. (chiropractic-help.com)
- After this 2016 surgery I got bad pain at the base of my L/S Spine and now I use a cane and limp. (chiropractic-help.com)
Patients14
- According to a World Health Organization census in 2001, most patients who had undergone a lumbar laminectomy recovered normal function within one year of their operation. (wikipedia.org)
- A definitive diagnosis and successful long-term outcome in affected patients can be achieved by decompressive surgery and histologic examination of surgical biopsy samples. (avma.org)
- Each of our spinal surgery patients receive an individualized, comprehensive treatment plan that includes access to a Spine Journey Guide to prepare them for surgery. (wustl.edu)
- Surgery should be considered for patients who are refractory to conservative treatment. (biomedcentral.com)
- The aim of this study was to analyze the predictive value of some preoperative factors on overall survival in patients undergoing surgery for spinal metastases. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- These data suggest that patients with limited extension of primitive tumor and responsive to the adjuvant therapy are the best candidates for surgery with better outcome. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- About 70-80% of patients after laminectomy have shown major improvement in performing their routine daily activities. (surgerytoursindia.com)
- METHODS: We enrolled 48 consecutive patients with gastric bleeding from IGC who underwent palliative surgery (PS) or palliative radiotherapy (PRT). (bvsalud.org)
- Out of the 51 patients who had a positive straight leg raising test before the surgery, 27 (29.2%) improved during the follow-up. (jortho.org)
- Results Included were 3936 patients (59 ± 16 years, 63% women, 29 ± 7 kg/m 2 ) undergoing surgery for ASD (4.4 ± 4.7 levels, 71% posterior approach, 11% anterior, and 18% combined). (ijssurgery.com)
- She had performed many surgeries involving her patients' spinal column without any major issues. (svmic.com)
- The study was carried out to exhaust the scientific literature regarding surgery associated with radiotherapy in patients suffering from metastatic spinal cord compression and to assist in the decision of oncology physicians and professionals in choosing the best treatment for the patient. (bvsalud.org)
- A subsequent follow-up study in this cohort found that most of the patients who avoided surgery for at least 1 year after undergoing SNRB with bupivacaine, with or without betamethasone, continued to avoid operative intervention for a minimum of 5 years. (medscape.com)
- Il s'agit d'une étude rétrospective descriptive et analytique, multicentrique portant sur des patients de moins de 5ans pris en charge pour une affection neurochirurgicale de Janvier 2019 à Décembre 2021 à Libreville. (bvsalud.org)
Commonly1
- Most commonly, a laminectomy is performed to treat spinal stenosis. (wikipedia.org)
Diagnosis1
- Spinal stenosis is the single most common diagnosis that leads to spinal surgery, of which a laminectomy represents one component. (wikipedia.org)
Alternatively1
- Alternatively, laminectomy is another surgical way that removes small bone parts. (healthylivingdoctor365.com)
Spondylolisthesis2
- Rarely, surgery is necessary because spondylolisthesis is too advanced or unstable. (cnsomd.com)
- Surgery can be helpful when you're suffering from spine problems that can be physically corrected such as a herniated disc or spondylolisthesis. (narayanahealth.org)
Fusion10
- Your surgeon may do a spinal fusion to make sure your spinal column is stable after surgery. (medlineplus.gov)
- Removal of substantial amounts of bone and tissue may require additional procedures such as spinal fusion to stabilize the spine and generally require a much longer recovery period than a simple laminectomy. (wikipedia.org)
- In some cases after laminectomy and spinal fusion, it may take several months to return to normal activities. (wikipedia.org)
- When the disabling symptoms of spinal stenosis are primarily neurogenic claudication and the laminectomy is done without spinal fusion, there is generally a more rapid recovery with less blood loss. (wikipedia.org)
- In severe cases, surgical correction with decompression laminectomy followed by spinal fusion is recommended. (asterorthocare.com)
- Fusion surgery is performed to confer stability to the spine. (asterorthocare.com)
- A decompressive laminectomy T5-T9/pedicle instrumented fusion revealed severe OYL. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- Spinal fusion can also be performed simultaneously in order to stabilize portions of the spine that are treated with decompressive laminectomy. (surgerytoursindia.com)
- However, subdural hygroma occurrence is a very rare complication after revision spinal fusion surgery. (bmj.com)
- Here, we report a case of revision lumbar fusion surgery at the L3-4 level. (bmj.com)
Subsequent1
- this resulted in subdural hematoma's necessitating subsequent surgery. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
Spinal column1
- Laminectomy is often done to treat spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal column). (medlineplus.gov)
Treatment5
- 1 The treatment of choice is surgical decompression of posterior fossa in form of craniectomy or spinal laminectomy. (pediatriconcall.com)
- Treatment options vary depending on which type of Arthritis is present but may include medications such as anti-inflammatory drugs or steroids, physical therapy, exercise, lifestyle changes such as weight loss, or surgery. (atelectasias.com)
- However, endoscopic treatment may help reduce transfusion requirements, avoid surgery, and provide a temporary bridge to oncologic therapy. (bvsalud.org)
- When is Laminectomy an Appropriate Treatment for Your Condition? (orthopaedic-surgery-md.com)
- If you've been suffering from symptoms of spinal stenosis, a laminectomy can be a relatively safe and effective alternative to non-surgical treatment modalities. (orthopaedic-surgery-md.com)
Bone2
- Laminectomy may also be done to remove bone spurs or a herniated (slipped) disk in your spine. (medlineplus.gov)
- Laminectomy is a term used to describe a range of surgical interventions on the spine in which the paired wing shaped areas of bone that surround the spinal cord itself are disrupted or removed. (ceufast.com)
Stenosis2
- however, most cases of spinal stenosis are not severe enough to require surgery. (wikipedia.org)
- Decompressive Laminectomy is basically performed for treating spinal stenosis. (surgerytoursindia.com)