Laminectomy
Surgical removal of a lamina / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the complete removal of a lamina. For the procedure to increase the size of an opening in a lamina, see Laminotomy.
See also: Spinal decompression and Foraminotomy
A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a portion of a vertebra called the lamina, which is the roof of the spinal canal. It is a major spine operation with residual scar tissue and may result in postlaminectomy syndrome. Depending on the problem, more conservative treatments (e.g., small endoscopic procedures, without bone removal) may be viable.[1]
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