The best Orthopedic Surgeon in Navi Mumbai, Dr. Sonal Bansal explaines Laminectomy. A laminectomy is a surgical procedure to relieve the spinal nerve compression that results from spinal stenosis or a herniated disc. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of one or more areas of the spinal canal. A herniated disc results when a disc, the gelatinous tissue between two vertebrae, protrudes outside the parameters of the spine. Both spinal stenosis and disc herniation result in excessive pressure on adjacent spinal nerves, causing pain, cramping, numbness, tingling or weakness in the neck, shoulders, arms, lower back or legs, depending on where on the spine the problem occurs. Both conditions may result from aging, injury, or arthritic deterioration.
While many cases of spinal stenosis or disc herniation can be successfully treated through one or more conservative methods, such as rest, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical therapy, or the support of a back brace, in some instances these treatments are insufficient. If the symptoms of spinal stenosis or disc herniation become progressively worse, a laminectomy may become necessary. This minimally invasive surgical procedure can provide effective relief from the pain, numbness or weakness many patients experiences.

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Read previous Health Blogs by Dr. Sonal Bansal by clicking on links below:
Elbow Arthroscopy Treatment in Navi Mumbai | Dr. Sonal Bansal
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