A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that removes part or all of the lamina—the back portion of a vertebra—to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves in the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), or lumbar (lower back) regions.
Symtoms that may lead to a laminectomy include chronic back or neck pain, numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, difficulty walking, or loss of bladder/bowel control often caused by spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or bone spurs.
Treatment involves general anesthesia, an incision over the affected spine area, and removal of the lamina (and sometimes disc fragments or bone spurs); recovery may include physical therapy and typically spans 4–6 weeks, though full healing can take longer depending on the complexity of the surgery
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