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Spinal decompression surgery could be a treatment option discussed with a doctor to relieve nerve pain brought on by a spinal condition or disorder. Everything to know about the procedures is straight from the experts.
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Both procedures involve the vertebraeβs lamina, which is an arch of bone that protects the spinal canal.
Despite the removal, the large muscles of the back provide sustained protection for the nerves below. Therefore, the spinal nerves are still safe and secure following the procedures. Which one is right depends on the situation.
Spinal stenosis, or the narrowing of the spinal canal, is usually caused by arthritis and overgrowth of the discs and joints. Similar compression issues respond well to non-surgical treatment. But sometimes surgery is necessary to treat uncommon but potentially severe cases. These include patients with:
Spinal decompression surgery aims to create space around the spinal cord and surrounding nerves by removing the compressing structure/s. When the cord and/or nerve/s are compressed, physical and neurological symptoms are experienced down the nerveβs pathway. This includes:
Once the compressed nerves have space to relax and move around, symptoms subside.
Laminectomies and laminotomies are typically not performed together. However, a surgeon could perform both if the surgery affects multiple spine levels. They can also be combined with other spinal surgeries, which include:
Both are common procedures performed by neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons. Laminectomies are considered one of the most effective treatments for spinal stenosis and spinal canal issues like:
Other considerations and conditions include:
Ask questions about the procedure to ensure you are comfortable with the operation. Here are some questions:
Things to help with recovery include:
Things to do before surgery:
Every patientβs recovery is different. Recovery time depends on:
Recovery typically takes about two to four weeks after the surgery. However, it depends on the reason/s for the surgery.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons. βMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery.β (n.d.)Β www.aans.org/en/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Minimally-Invasive-Spine-Surgery
Foraminotomy. MedlinePlus. medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007390.htm. Reviewed November 27, 2016. Page last updated December 21, 2017. Accessed January 18, 2018.
Laminectomy. medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007389.htm. MedlinePlus. Reviewed November 27, 2016. Page last updated December 21, 2017. Accessed January 18, 2018.
Mayo Clinic. βLaminectomy.β (n.d.)Β www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/laminectomy/about/pac-20394533
Mayo Clinic. βLaminotomy.β (n.d)Β www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/spinal-stenosis/multimedia/img-20149227
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