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What Is a Laminectomy?
A laminectomy is a spinal decompression surgery that removes part of the vertebral bone (lamina) to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is often recommended for patients whose symptoms persist despite conservative treatments such as physical therapy or pain injections.
Laminectomy may be appropriate for:
- Spinal stenosis
- Herniated discs
- Bone spurs
- Spondylolisthesis
- Degenerative arthritis
The goal is to ease nerve compression that causes symptoms like shooting leg pain, numbness, weakness, or loss of mobility.