lumbar laminectomy

/ strong> is a surgical procedure to back is to relieve pressure on the spinal cord (or nerve) of disk herniation, spinal stenosis and other related conditions. Laminectomy means of escape from the blade. Also known

lumbar decompression, this method is effective for lower back condition, such as stenosis or bulging discs. Stenosis occurs when the spinal canal begins to narrow, compressing the spinal nerves. This is usually caused by natural aging or osteoporosis. Pralle compact discs or herniated occur when the cushioning between the vertebrae, as the shock (windows) or bulge outward in the direction of the spinal nerves or in fact, out, pressure on the stock cord. Today, a lumbar laminectomy may be using minimally invasive spine surgery, a treatment that involves small incisions and the expansion of the muscle, so the surgeon to separate the muscles around the spine rather than cutting them. The goal is a laminectomy to relieve the pressure on the spinal cord or nerve by enlarging the spinal canal. This is done to create by eliminating or cutting blade (roof) of the vertebrae, have more space for the nerves. This may be with or without fusion of the vertebrae or removing part of the disk are performed. Various devices, such as screws and rods can be used to obtain a solid fusion and support unstable areas are the spine. Depending
return to the preoperative condition and the patient’s age, the ability of their work. In general, surgical patients in the hospital for 1-3 days and during the time that patients are encouraged immediately after surgery. For more details on this surgical procedure and other related information, visit .