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How Effective is a Laminectomy Operation?
- 14:49, 7th September 2018
- Test Organization
- Brain and Nerves
- Laminectomy
Laminectomy operation is performed to reduce the pain which is caused by neural impingement from lumber spinal stenosis. This is a condition that occurs in elderly individuals. The facet joints enlarge, causing degenerative changes in the spine.
The joints put extreme pressure on the nerves, which is then relieved by the laminectomy operation. This procedure is designed to remove a tiny segment of the bone that is over the nerve root. This gives more space to the nerve root, allowing it to heal.
The effectiveness of Laminectomy operation
Laminectomy operation is considered to be effective to alleviate ache from spinal stenosis. Studies show that almost 70% to 80% of people shows significant progress in their day to day activities. Their mobility function improves and the level of pain and discomfort reduce.
In many cases, the surgeon fuses a joint during the operation, which increases the success rate for spinal stenosis. When a joint is fused, it prevents the spinal stenosis to reoccur and assist in eliminating pain.
Spinal fusion surgery has proved to be beneficial especially for those patients who suffered from a degenerative spondylolisthesis linked with the stenosis.
The fusion is not necessary if there is a multi-level stenosis, but if the stenosis is associated with degenerative spondylolisthesis, a decompression surgery along with a fusion is considered to be more productive.
However, the success rate of the operation depends on the surgeon. But, it can ensure that the patients lead a normal and healthy life after the operation. Post-laminectomy, the patients are advised to walk directly, but they should avoid excess twisting, pulling, lifting and bending. The mobilization strongly depends on the patient’s pre-operative stage.
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