The field of orthopedics has seen a lot of positive changes in recent years that have improved the success rate of many treatment procedures. If we specifically talk about one sub-category, then spinal surgeries have been a topic of discussion.
Spinal injuries are the most troublesome ones and they could even cause lifelong complications if treatment is delayed or ignored. Numerous surgical procedures are there for correcting spinal problems and one of them is laminectomy, our topic of discussion in this post.
Spinal surgeries do require special Orthopaedic Implants and instruments depending upon the type of procedure being performed. To find the best orthopedic devices, search for reliable Orthopedic Device Manufacturers near you. Let us see what laminectomy is all about.
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What is Laminectomy?
Laminectomy is a back surgery that is done to relieve spinal cord compression. As the name suggests, this technique aims at removing the lamina, a bony part that forms the vertebral arch in the spine. If there, the surgery also involves the removal of bony spurs that cause different types of complications including:
- Pressure on the nerve roots or spinal cord
- Problem while walking
- Weakness in legs
- Mild to severe back pain
- Difficulty in controlling bowel or bladder movements
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Why Laminectomy is Performed?
In most cases, laminectomy is performed to improve the effects of spinal stenosis, a condition where the spinal column becomes narrow and compression of the spinal cord or nerves is experienced. There could be multiple causes of spinal stenosis; some of which include:
- Shrinking of spinal discs due to aging
- Spinal arthritis
- Traumatic injuries
- Herniated disc
- Achondroplasia
- Bone-related birth defects
- Spinal tumor
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Laminectomy is the last treatment option that is recommended when other methods like medications, physical therapy, and/or injections fail. Besides this, laminectomy may also be the first line of treatment if the condition shows severe symptoms or it is in a severe stage.
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What Are the Risks Associated with the Procedure?
Risks are there with all types of surgeries, and hence, some are associated with laminectomy as well:
- Nerve injury
- Bleeding
- Leaking of the spinal fluid
- Formation of blood clots
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How is Laminectomy Performed?
Being a major surgical procedure, laminectomy is performed under anesthesia where the patient does not feel pain. Depending upon the affected region, the surgeon will make an incision on the back or neck after cleaning the area with an antiseptic solution to eliminate the chances of infection. After the incision is made, the surgeon removes the skin, muscles, and ligaments to get an unobstructed view of the site to be operated on.
After this, the surgeon removes the problematic lamina and removes the bone spurs, if present, or small disc fragments, if required. Once this is done, the surgeon will bring back the ligaments, muscles, and skin in place and close the incision, and cover it with bandages.
If required, spinal fusion may also be performed during the procedure.
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