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	Spine Inc. - Laminectomy
		Laminectomy - the laser removal of excess baggage round the Lamina
		The term laminectomy is derived from lumber (lower spine), lamina (part of the spinal canal's bony structure) and -ectomy (removal).
		Lumbar laminectomy surgery is performed with the patient lying on the abdomen or side after being put "to sleep" with general anesthesia.
	www.spine-inc.com /glossary/l/laminectomy.html (1004 words)

	Back.com - FAQs - What is a laminectomy?
		A laminectomy is, in the strictest sense, the removal of the lamina or roof of the spine.
		A laminectomy is generally performed to visualize and decompress nerves in the spine, such as in the case of a herniated disc or spinal stenosis.
		Laminectomy is removal of the back side of the spinal canal under which lie the nerve tissues.
	www.back.com /faq-laminectomy.html (646 words)

	Lumbar laminectomy (open decompression)
		The laminectomy surgery is designed to remove a small portion of the bone over the nerve root and/or disc material from under the nerve root to give the nerve root more space and a better healing environment (see Figure 1).
		The laminectomy surgical results are much better for relief of leg pain caused by spinal stenosis, and not nearly as reliable for relief of lower back pain.
		Although in the general population these complications are rare, laminectomy surgery for spinal stenosis is generally done for elderly patients and therefore the risk of general anesthetic complications is somewhat higher.
	www.spine-health.com /topics/surg/overview/lumbar/lumb04.html (886 words)

	MedFriendly.com: Laminectomy
		The ultimate goal of a laminectomy is to relieve the spinal cord from being pressed on by the bone of the spine.
		When a laminectomy occursin the neck area, the patient is observed for breathing problems caused by swelling around the spinal cord.
		Laminectomy comes from the Latin word, "lamina" meaning "plate," and the Greek word, "ektome" meaning "excision or remove." Put the two words together and you have "remove (the) plate," referring to bone.
	www.medfriendly.com /laminectomy.html (407 words)

	Lumbar laminectomy
		Lumbar laminectomy is indicated for patients with a history and physical examination, as well as diagnostic imaging (MR lumbar spine stenosis) consistent with lumbar stenosis.
		The lumbar laminectomy is one of the simplest neurosurgical operations performed with the patient under general anesthesia.
		A frequent occurrence during lumbar laminectomy for lumbar stenosis is violation of the dura mater (a "tear") associated with escape of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the subarachnoid into the epidural space (and sometimes in such volume and escaping rapidly enough, to begin to fill the laminectomy wound).
	uscneurosurgery.com /infonet/surgery/procedures/lumbar_laminectomy.htm (1418 words)

	Posterior Cervical Fusion (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		A posterior cervical laminectomy involves an incision on the back of the neck and bone is taken away over the spinal cord to its widest diameter.
		The bone removed in the laminectomy is crunched up and placed in around the facet joints which have been roughened up and form the bed of the future fusion.
		Cervical laminectomy with lateral mass fusion is the most recent operation available to the spinal surgeon in the management of multilevel spinal cord compression.
	www.spinalneurosurgery.com /cervical_laminectomy_and_fusion.htm (1151 words)

	Northern California Spine Institute---Surgical Treatments---Frequently Asked Questions---Cervical Laminectomy
		Cervical laminectomy is a procedure that is performed on the back of the neck to remove pressure from either the nerve roots or the spinal cord in the neck.
		In order to perform a cervical laminectomy, a vertical incision is made in the back of the neck centered over the segments of the cervical spine that need to be decompressed.
		The laminectomy involves removing the lamina (the bony covering to spinal canal) where the nerve roots and spinal cord are situated.
	www.ncsi.tv /intro/surgical/surgical_faq_cl.htm (592 words)

	Decompressive laminectomy for spinal stenosis
		Decompressive laminectomy is the most common type of surgery done to treat spinal stenosis.
		Laminectomy removes bone (parts of the vertebrae) and/or thickened tissue that is narrowing the spinal canal and squeezing the spinal cord and nerve roots.
		Decompressive laminectomy is successful in relieving leg pain in 70% of cases.
	www.peacehealth.org /kbase/topic/detail/surgical/aa122359/detail.htm (984 words)

	Cervical laminectomy
		Cervical laminectomy is done to relieve narrowing (stenosis) of either or both of the two bony structures through which nervous structures pass into and out of the cervical vertebral canal.
		During cervical laminectomy it is important that the surgeon not remove too much facet joint that might compromise the stability of the cervical spine.
		A tear in the dura during a cervical laminectomy is much different in terms of its consequence and management than a similar tear during lumbar laminectomy.
	uscneurosurgery.com /infonet/surgery/procedures/cervical_laminectomy.htm (1606 words)

	Laminectomy - back and neck nerves operation for relieving pain
		If the operation is performed on the neck (a cervical laminectomy), it is usually performed through a vertical cut, three or four inches long, along the middle of the neck at the back.
		The surgeon exposes the bones of the neck beneath the skin and a small amount of bone is clipped away, which relieves the pressure on the nerves.
		Usually, after cervical laminectomy you are nursed up-right in bed for the first day and not allowed to lie flat to prevent excessive build-up of fluid under the wound.
	hcd2.bupa.co.uk /fact_sheets/html/laminectomy.html (795 words)

	Laminectomy - The Spine Institute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		A laminectomy can be performed on all regions (lumbar, thoracic, cervical) of the spinal column to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or the nerve roots.
		The lamina is the bony roof of the spinal canal.
		Laminectomy is the term used to refer to the process of removing the lamina (usually both sides).
	www.espineinstitute.com /Surgical_Laminectomy.htm (267 words)

	Laminectomy - spinal surgery treatment options - Back.com
		Lumbar laminectomy is an operation performed on the lower spine to relieve pressure on one or more nerve roots.
		Pressure is relieved by removal of the source of compression part of the herniated disc, a disc fragment, a tumor, or a rough protrusion of bone, called a bone spur.
		Successful recovery from lumbar laminectomy requires that you approach the operation and recovery period with confidence based on a thorough understanding of the process.
	www.back.com /treatment-surgical-laminectomy.html (605 words)

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		Laminectomy means "remove the lamina." Removing the lamina and any bone spurs gives more room for the nerves.
		To perform a lumbar spine laminectomy, an incision is made down the center of the lower back.
		If these joints are damaged during the laminectomy, the spine may begin to tilt forward causing problems later.
	allaboutbackpain.com /html/spine_lumbar/spine_lumbar_laminectomy.html (702 words)

	LAMINECTOMY
		Laminectomy is a term used to describe operations on the spine where the bone surrounding the spine (the lamina) is removed.
		There are 7 laminae in the neck, laminectomy here being called a cervical laminectomy, 12 in the chest (thoracic laminectomy), and 5 in the lumbar region (lumbar laminectomy).
		There tend to be two broad reasons for a laminectomy: to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or the nerves emerging from it, or to allow access to the spinal cord in order to operate on it.
	www.surgerydoor.co.uk /medical_conditions/Indices/L/laminectomy.htm (960 words)

	Lumbar Laminectomy
		Lumbar laminectomy is a surgical procedure most often performed to treat leg pain related to herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and other related conditions.
		The goal of a laminectomy is to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerve by widening the spinal canal.
		A lumbar laminectomy may be necessary to relieve pressure on the spinal canal.
	www.spineuniverse.com /displayarticle.php/article545.html (510 words)

	Welcome Sheet: Having a Laminectomy
		Laminectomy (spine decompression) is a surgical procedure performed to remove pressure on the spinal cord or nerve root(s).
		Removing the lamina widens the space of the spinal cord or nerve root(s) and therefore relieves symptoms related to compression and irritation of the spinal cord or nerve root(s).
		Answer: Laminectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove pressure on the spinal cord or nerve root(s).
	www.cpmc.org /learning/documents/laminectomy-ws.html (1358 words)

	NeuroCare Network - Tyler Texas
		This surgery is most often recommended when a herniated disc pinches nerves, creating symptoms of leg or hip pain, weakness in legs or feet, numbness in legs or feet, and problems with bowel or bladder functions.
		Under general anesthesia, an incision is made in the back, cutting the muscles, and pulling them to either side and thereby exposing the posterior elements and lamina.
		Hospital stay for endoscopic surgery, and lumbar laminectomies is usually overnight.
	www.neurocare.org /neuro.php?pageid=52&Name=Lumbar+Laminectomy (819 words)

	Laminectomy
		A laminectomy is a surgical incision (cut) into the vertebra (backbone) to obtain access to the spinal cord.
		One of the most common reasons for laminectomy is a prolapsed or herniated intervertebral disc.
		A laminectomy is a surgical incision into the backbone to obtain access to the spinal cord.
	www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au /bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Laminectomy?Open (1057 words)

	Spine Institute of New York
		Laminectomy reduces pressure on the spinal nerves by making the spinal canal larger.
		A laminectomy, typically performed to combat spinal stenosis (the narrowing of the spinal canal) is frequently performed on patients over the age of 65 who suffer from chronic back pain.
		At this age, most back pain is due to degenerative changes that occur in the intervertebral discs of the spine and the joints between each pair of vertebrae.
	www.spineinstituteny.com /treatments/laminectomy.html (277 words)

	Laminectomy \| Spine Services
		Laminectomy means to remove or shave down parts of the vertebra called the lamina, which reopens the space for the spinal cord and nerve roots.
		Laminectomy surgery may be performed alone or as part of a more comprehensive surgery that may include a foraminotomy or arthrodesis.
		For a general explanation of laminectomy and thorough information about what to expect, how and why it is done to treat spinal stenosis, please visit decompressive laminectomy for spinal stenosis in our health information section.
	www.go.sutterhealth.org /spine/laminectomy.html (190 words)

	A Patient's Guide to Posterior Cervical Laminectomy
		If spinal stenosis is the main cause of your neck pain, then the spinal canal must be made larger and any bone spurs pressing on the nerves must be removed.
		A laminectomy reduces the pressure on the spinal cord and the irritation and inflammation of the spinal nerves.
		To perform a cervical spine laminectomy, an incision is made down the center of the back of the neck.
	www.spineuniversity.com /public/spinesub.asp?id=63 (658 words)

	Posterior thoracic laminectomy for tumor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		A posterior thoracic laminectomy for tumor is an operation performed to remove a mass and decompress either a nerve or the spinal cord within the thoracic area.
		Posterior thoracic laminectomy for removal of spinal cord tumors may have moderate risks.
		If there has been spinal cord damage due to long term spinal cord compression, it may take 1-2 years for an improvement, and often, improvement will be very limited, if it does occur at all.
	www.cyberacuity.com /neurosurgery1/procedures/Postthoraciclamfortumor.html (1350 words)

	Posterior Cervical Laminectomy - Overview
		In somewhat older age groups (50+), due to disc degeneration, multiple discs can bulge and/or herniate, and the ligaments can buckle into the spinal cord or nerve roots resulting in spinal stenosis (pinching of not only the nerves down the arm, but the spinal cord itself).
		Cervical laminectomies are sometimes done with a cervical fusion.
		If a posterior laminectomy is done without a cervical fusion, there is a post-operative risk of developing instability that may lead to pain and deformity.
	www.lajollaspine.com /stde_cerv_lami.shtml (444 words)

	Skip laminectomy--a new treatment for cervical spondylotic myelopathy, preserving bilateral muscular attachments to the ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		For quantitative analysis of damage to the posterior cervical muscles, atrophy rates were calculated from cross-sectional areas of the deep extensor muscles on the pre- and postoperative axial magnetic resonance imaging.
		In skip laminectomy, standard laminectomies are performed at selected levels, combined with partial laminectomies of the cephalad halves of laminae at other selected levels, where the muscular attachments to the spinous processes are left undisturbed.
		Instead of a standard laminectomy, an interlaminar decompression can be performed at levels where the anterior spinal cord compression is insignificant.
	orthopedie.ifrance.com /orthopedie/text/laminectomie_partielle.html (515 words)

	Cervical Laminectomy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Cervical laminectomy in which the lamina and spinous processes are removed to expose the dura covering the spinal cord
		Cervical laminoplasty (Figure 7 and Animation B) As in a cervical laminectomy, a small burr is used to make a cut through the lamina at their junctions with the facets.
		Used with cervical laminectomy or laminoplasty when there is instability of the vertebra at any level.
	www.cerebral-palsy.net /stenosis/claminectomy.html (2021 words)

	Cervical Spondylosis with Myeloradiculopathy Multilevel Laminectomy, Foraminotomy, Fusion, and Lateral Mass Plating - ...
		The patient is a 75 year–old fl female who presented with a chronic, sharp, bilateral neck and right radiating shoulder pain and occasional right hand numbness.
		Subsequently, degenerative changes with mild to severe central spinal and foraminal stenosis at the levels of C3–C7 and failed conservative treatment for four months led to operative intervention to relieve symptoms.
		The patient underwent laminectomies at C3, C4, C5, and C6 with right–sided foraminotomies at C3–C4, C4–C5, and C5–C6.
	www.spineuniverse.com /displayarticle.php/article103.html (698 words)

	Lumbar Laminectomy: Patient Education
		Lumbar Laminectomy is designed to remove pressure from your spinal nerves.
		Lumbar Laminectomy and Fusion is also done to relieve pressure from the nerves and to stabilize the bony slippage.
		Lumbar laminectomy is intended to decompress the area of stenosis and the fusion (if required) is to prevent any progression in the degree of spondylolisthesis and give stability to the spinal segments.
	www.josephmaroon.com /lami.htm (2760 words)

	Laminectomy
		The lamina is a portion of bone in the back of the vertebra that forms an arch (see anatomy section).
		Laminectomy is a procedure in which part or almost of the arch is removed.
		If there is a narrow and tight spinal canal (spinal stenosis) that is putting pressure on the nerve sac (dura), then laminectomy will relieve that pressure, and help leg pain that is due to spinal stenosis.
	www.spinecare.com /treatments/laminectomy.html (245 words)

	Combined thoracotomy and laminectomy for spinal cavernomas with intrathoracic growth -- Saumench et al. 3 (1): 76 -- ...
		Combined thoracotomy and laminectomy for spinal cavernomas with intrathoracic growth -- Saumench et al.
		Combined thoracotomy and laminectomy for spinal cavernomas with intrathoracic growth
		the lesions are removed surgically by an extended laminectomy.
	icvts.ctsnetjournals.org /cgi/content/full/3/1/76 (1236 words)

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