laminectomy
Vertebral bone removal
A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that removes part of a vertebra called the lamina—the bony arch covering the spinal canal.
The operation relieves pressure on the spinal cord or nerves, typically to treat spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or tumors: After the laminectomy, the numbness in her legs finally subsided.
Abnormal bodily narrowing
- radiculopathyCompressed spinal nerve condition
- myelopathySpinal cord pathology
- sciaticaLumbar nerve inflammation
- herniationOrgan protruding abnormally
degenerative disc · bone spur · hypertrophy · neuropathy · leg weakness · numbness · tingling
Interlocking bones of spine
- lumbarOf the lower spine
- cervicalOf the neck
- thoracicOf the chest region
- spinal canalHollow in backbone
foramen · intervertebral · disc herniation · facet joint · dura mater · nerve root · vertebral column · sacral
Reduction of pressure
- discectomyExcision of spinal cushion
- resectionSurgical tissue removal
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
scalpel · sutures · hemostasis · sterile · retraction · operative · dissection · wound closure
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- postoperative careTreatment following surgical procedures
- pain reliefEasing of discomfort
- wound healingRestoration after injury
recovery time · pain management · ambulation · discharge · follow-up · scar tissue · home exercises · back brace
Spinal cord and brain operator
- orthopedic surgeonDoctor treating musculoskeletal conditions
- spine surgeonDoctor who operates on backbones
- anesthesiologistDoctor administering surgical sedation
- surgical teamMedical professionals performing operations
stenosis
Abnormal bodily narrowing
- radiculopathyCompressed spinal nerve condition
- myelopathySpinal cord pathology
- sciaticaLumbar nerve inflammation
herniation · degenerative disc · bone spur · hypertrophy · neuropathy · leg weakness · numbness · tingling
vertebrae
Interlocking bones of spine
spinal canal · foramen · intervertebral · disc herniation · facet joint · dura mater · nerve root · vertebral column · sacral · paraspinal
decompression
Reduction of pressure
- discectomyExcision of spinal cushion
- resectionSurgical tissue removal
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
anesthesia · scalpel · sutures · hemostasis · sterile · retraction · operative · dissection · wound closure · instrumentation
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- postoperative careTreatment following surgical procedures
- pain reliefEasing of discomfort
wound healing · recovery time · pain management · ambulation · discharge · follow-up · scar tissue · home exercises · back brace
neurosurgeon
Spinal cord and brain operator
- orthopedic surgeonDoctor treating musculoskeletal conditions
- spine surgeonDoctor who operates on backbones
- anesthesiologistDoctor administering surgical sedation
surgical team · neurologist · physiatrist · radiologist · pain specialist
laminectomyphysical therapy
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
watchful waiting · pain management · chiropractic care · bed rest · anti-inflammatory medication
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