Definitions for "Laminectomy"
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Laminotomy, Foraminotomy, Corpectomy, Spinal, Spinal stenosis, Spinal canal, Vertebral subluxation, Spinal tap, Lumbar puncture, Vertebral canal, Cervical plexus, Cauda equina, Spinal anesthetic, Epidural injection, Nerve root, Subluxation, Selective dorsal rhizotomy, Cauda equina syndrome, Meningocele, Spinal cord, Vertebral subluxation complex, Vertebral column, Foramen magnum, Myelomeningocele, Filum terminale, Rhizotomy, Spinal nerve, Pinched nerve, Spinal nerves, Brachial plexus, Conus medullaris, Spinal fusion, Spinal anesthesia, Nerve cord, Epidural, Epidural space, Foramen, Radiculopathy, Discectomy, Dorsal horn, Dorsal root, Neurectomy, Cordotomy, Sciatic nerve, Myelogram, Intrathecal, Myelography, Neurosurgery, Arachnoiditis, Ventral root
Removal of a portion of a vertebra in order to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve.
Cutting away of the laminae of the posterior vertebral arch, exposing the spinal cord. This relieves pressure on neural structures from the bony fragments, protruding nuclei pulposi of intervertebral discs, tumors, or hematomas.
The removal of the spinous processes of a vertebra to gain access and treat a herniated disc.
The removal of a lamina or part of a lamina.
Operation to remove prolapsed disc - involves removal of part of a vertebra.
An operation to remove the bony arches at the back of the spine, either to decompress nerves in the spine or to provide access to these nerves so that more involved procedures can take place, e.g. removal of tumours.
surgical procedure which includes removal of a portion of the lamina, usually performed to treat hernantion or spinal canal stenosis
An operation to remove a part, or all of, the lamina of a vertebral bone. It is performed in order to be able to remove part of an intervertebral disc protrusion or to decompress a pinched nerve root.
a surgical procedure that relieves pressure on the spinal nerves by trimming or removing the lamina (roof) of the vertebra to create more space.
Surgical removal of the posterior arch of a vertebra. Back to the Top
surgical procedure which is designed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve root that is being caused by a slipped or herniated disk in the lumbar spine.
The surgical removal of the posterior arch of a vertebra.
An operation that is sometimes used to relieve pressure on the spinal cord.
surgical removal of the bony arches on one or more vertebrae
an approach to relieving a special type of nerve pain called "radiculopathy," which means the pain is due to the root of the nerve, (the segment of the nerve as it leaves the spinal cord and enters the body)
an operation to remove the arches of one or more vertebrae to expose a portion of the cauda equina and/or nerve roots
a removal of the upper one half of that arch to gain access to the spine canal to remove tumors or the causes of spinal stenosis (thick joints and ligaments)
a surgical incision (cut) into the backbone to obtain access to the spinal cord
a surgical operation designed to relieve pressure on nerves in either the back or neck
a surgical procedure designed to remove the lamina
a surgical procedure in which the surgeon removes a portion of the bony arch, or lamina, on the dorsal surface of a vertebra, which is one of the bones that make up the human spinal column
a surgical procedure to relieve pressure on the nerve roots by removing the lamina, the flattened segments at the back of the vertebral arch
a surgical procedure to remove a portion of a vertebra, called the lamina, under which one finds the ruptured disk that is pushing on nerves and causing pain and dysfunction
the surgical excision (removal) of a vertebral posterior arch. In skeletal dysplasias, this is most often done to decrease pressure on the spinal cord at that level.
Excision of the vertebral lamina, due to degeneration, injury or disease.
This is an operation to remove part of the bony arch at the back of a vertebra. This is done to gain access to the nerves in the foramen and allow them more space.
performed to relieve pressure on one or more nerve roots. The term is derived from lamina (part of the spinal canal's bony roof), and -ectomy (removal).
An operation to remove the lamina. The purpose is to allow more room for the spinal cord and nerves.
Surgical procedure removing the shingle-like portions of a vertebra to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots (see anatomy section) .
A surgical procedure that removes part of a vertebra to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or a nerve branching from the spinal cord.
surgical procedure which includes removal of a portion of the lamina to provide more room in the vertebral canal; usually for disc herniation or spinal canal stenosis.
Excision of one or more laminae of the vertebrae. Removal of the lamina, the bony element covering the posterior portion of the spinal canal.
An operation for removal of part or all of the lamina of a vertebra, commonly performed in order to be able to remove an intervertebral disc protusion or to decompress a nerve root.
Removal of of/omit one or more entire lamina. Used when greater access is needed to perform a diskectomy. Helps release pressure on the nerve when a disk bulges.
An operation used to relieve pressure on the spinal cord, or used to examine the extent of damage to the cord.
Surgical removal of the rear part of a vertebra in order to gain access to the spinal cord or nerve roots, to remove tumors, to treat injuries to the spine, or to relieve pressure on a nerve.
the surgical removal of the lamina (the back of the spinal canal) and spurs inside the canal that are pressing on nerves within the canal. The procedure is a major surgery requiring a large incision and a hospital stay.
Excision of one or more lamina of the vertebrae
The excision of one or more laminae of the vertebrae. A laminectomy is done to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or on the nerve roots which emerge from the spinal canal itself.
surgical removal of part (the bony arch) of one or more vertebrae
An operation performed on the lower spine to relieve pressure on one or more nerve roots.
Surgical removal of the lamina of a vertebra.
Laminectomy is a surgical procedure for treating spinal stenosis by relieving pressure on the spinal cord. The lamina of the vertebra is removed or trimmed to widen the spinal canal and create more space for the spinal nerves.