A laminectomy is a surgical operation to remove the laminae in order to access the spinal canal.
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In contrast to traditional laminectomy, the lamina, spinous process, inter-and supraspinous ligaments are preserved.
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Epidural scarring following a laminectomy for disc excision is a common feature when re-operating for recurrent sciatica or radiculopathy.
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The term " post-laminectomy syndrome " is used by some doctors to indicate the same condition as failed back syndrome.
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A "'laminectomy "'is a surgical procedure that removes a portion of the vertebral bone called the lamina.
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This saves an expensive two-to three-day hospital stay for an inpatient laminectomy and costs less than half the anterior fusion method.
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The recovery period after a laminectomy depends on the specific operative technique, with minimally invasive procedures having significantly shorter recovery periods than open surgery.
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Rothman reported that a normal sized lumbar canal is rarely encountered in persons with either disc disease or those requiring a de-roofing ( laminectomy ) procedure.
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The success rate of a laminectomy depends on the specific reason for the operation, as well as proper patient selection and the surgeon's technical ability.
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A second method, called a laminectomy, is to go in from the back and remove only the disc fragment, leaving the remainder to perform its function.
