Westbury, NY Foraminotomy

Name: Foraminotomy
Brand: New York Spine Institute
Rating: 4.8 (973 reviews)

Relieve nerve pressure and restore movement with expert spine care.

Precision Spine Surgery at NYSI Westbury

If you’re experiencing persistent numbness, tingling, or radiating pain down your arms or legs, it could be the result of a pinched nerve in your spine. At New York Spine Institute, we offer advanced surgical solutions like foraminotomy in Westbury, NY, to help decompress spinal nerves, relieve pain, and restore your mobility—without unnecessary disruption to healthy tissue.

Our Westbury office at 761 Merrick Avenue is NYSI’s flagship location, where patients benefit from coordinated care under one roof—from diagnostics to physical therapy to surgery.

What Is a Foraminotomy?

A foraminotomy is a spinal decompression surgery that widens the foramen—the small openings between your vertebrae where spinal nerves exit the spinal column. Over time, these openings can become narrowed due to bone spurs, herniated discs, degenerative arthritis, or spinal stenosis, placing painful pressure on the nerves.

By carefully removing part of the bone or tissue that’s compressing the nerve, a foraminotomy creates more space and allows the affected nerve to heal. The result is less pain, reduced inflammation, and better nerve function.

Who Might Need a Foraminotomy?

Foraminotomy is most commonly recommended for patients with:

Cervical or lumbar spinal stenosis
Herniated discs pressing against nerve roots
Bone spurs caused by arthritis or degeneration
Radiculopathy, or radiating nerve pain
Sciatica or numbness in the legs
Failed back surgery syndrome, when prior procedures did not relieve compression

If physical therapy, medications, and injections haven’t provided relief, a surgical foraminotomy may offer a path forward.

Minimally Invasive Foraminotomy at NYSI Westbury

Whenever possible, we perform foraminotomy using minimally invasive techniques. Through a small incision and with the help of a surgical microscope or endoscope, our surgeons access the spine with minimal damage to surrounding muscles and ligaments.

This approach offers several key benefits:

Smaller incisions and faster healing
Less post-operative pain
Lower risk of infection and blood loss
Shorter recovery time and hospital stay
Quicker return to daily activities

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What to Expect from the Procedure

Your foraminotomy at NYSI begins with a detailed consultation at our Westbury office. We’ll review your symptoms, perform diagnostic imaging (such as MRI or CT), and confirm the location and severity of nerve compression.

During surgery, your spine specialist will:

Make a small incision over the affected vertebra
Gently move muscles aside to access the spine
Remove part of the bone, disc, or thickened ligament narrowing the foramen
Free the compressed nerve, restoring its pathway

Most procedures are performed on an outpatient basis or require just a short hospital stay. Recovery usually includes limited rest, followed by a structured rehabilitation program tailored to your needs.

Why Choose NYSI in Westbury for Foraminotomy?

At New York Spine Institute, our approach to spine care is rooted in technical mastery, teamwork, and compassionate care. Our Westbury location brings together:

Board-certified spine surgeons with decades of experience
Collaborative care from pain management and physical therapy specialists
Advanced diagnostics and imaging, all on-site
Multilingual staff fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, and Russian
A trusted reputation for success in complex and revision spine surgeries

Start Your Journey to Relief Today

If nerve compression is affecting your quality of life, a foraminotomy in Westbury, NY, may be the solution. Our spine team is here to answer your questions, review your imaging, and build a treatment plan that’s right for you.

Call today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward lasting relief.