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What Is a Laminectomy?
A laminectomy is a surgical procedure in which a small section of bone called the lamina is removed from one or more vertebrae. This creates space in the spinal canal and alleviates pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerve roots—typically caused by conditions like spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or bone spurs. This procedure is often recommended when conservative treatments like physical therapy or injections have failed to relieve persistent back or leg pain.