Laminectomy, also called decompression laminectomy, is a surgical procedure to reduce the pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerve roots caused by spinal stenosis.
Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal. The condition puts pressure on your nerves or spinal cord, which leads to pain, numbness, or weakness in the legs, back, neck and arms.
In a decompression laminectomy, surgery is done on the spine to remove the rear portion of one or more spinal bones known as lamina, and a thickened layer of the ligament known as the ligamentum flavum.
By removing these parts, the spinal canal is enlarged and pressure on the spine is relieved. This, in turn, helps to relieve back pain.
Spinal laminectomy reduces the symptoms caused by pressure in your spine and helps you return to normal activities.
Laminectomy can also be used to treat spinal injuries, herniated discs (slipped discs) and spinal tumours.
Decompression laminectomy is considered to be a low-risk procedure that is generally successful in relieving the symptoms of spinal stenosis. However, like any other surgery, it carries a small risk.
The surgical risks include:
The majority of patients see an improvement in symptoms after 6 weeks. However, for some patients, the pain may persist or return.
At Gleneagles Hospital, our international patients come to Singapore for the expertise of our orthopaedic consultants and surgeons.
Our patients undergoing laminectomy will receive comprehensive care and treatment from our team of medical professionals including occupational and physiotherapists, as they heal in the comfort of our private hospital.
Private healthcare can be affordable. Use our Hospital Bill Estimator to determine the estimated cost of this procedure. If you have hospital insurance, find out how you can use your insurance.
Our bone surgeons and neurosurgeons help patients with spinal conditions return to an active lifestyle with their surgical expertise and skill.
Minimal invasive surgery is a treatment option for individuals whose pain persists despite conservative management.
Back injury, age and diseases can lead to severe back and leg pain. You may find relief in decompression laminectomy.
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