Definition of Laminectomy. Meaning of Laminectomy. Synonyms of Laminectomy

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Definition of Laminectomy

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- A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a portion of a vertebra called the lamina, which is the roof of the spinal canal. It is a major spine...
- invasive than conventional vertebral column surgery techniques, such as laminectomy because it leaves more ligaments and muscles attached to the spinous...
- imaging such as MRI or CT scan. CES is generally treated surgically via laminectomy. Sudden onset is regarded as a medical emergency requiring prompt surgical...
- characterized by chronic pain following back surgeries. The term "post-laminectomy syndrome" is sometimes used by doctors to indicate the same condition...
- treatments are not effective, with the usual procedure being a decompressive laminectomy. Spinal stenosis occurs in as many as 8% of people. It occurs most commonly...
- small size, is not called "open". These procedures do not cause post-laminectomy syndrome (failed back syndrome). Microdiscectomy is a spine operation...
- groove on the other) and then "swinging" the freed flap of bone open. Laminectomy – A surgical procedure in which the lamina of the vertebra is removed...
- (removal of lamina with a bone graft or metal plate as replacement) or laminectomy (removal of lamina without any replacement) with or without fusion can...
- remain in place.[citation needed] This technique contrasts with vertebral laminectomy in the amount of bone and muscle tissue that has to be removed, displaced...
- discectomy and fusion (ACDF) Craniotomy for brain tumor (CBT) Discectomy Laminectomy Posterolateral lumbar fusion (PLF) Neuropathology is a specialty within...