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What is Laminectomy?
Laminectomy is a surgical process in which lamina is completely removed to decrease the pressure on the spinal cord. The lamina is the back portion of the vertebra which helps in covering the spinal canal.
How much does Laminectomy cost?
The cost of Laminectomy in India may vary according to the following factor
Minimum amount to be paid in Chennai starts from Rs.52,250
Average charges in Chennai is approximately Rs.93,100
Maximum cost in Chennai rises up to Rs.1,16,850
Right specialist’s type for Laminectomy?
Laminectomy can be done by a certified Orthopedic surgeon or Neurosurgeon who is specialized and experienced in spine surgery.
Is Laminectomy safe?
Laminectomy is considered safe when performed by experienced and skilled Neurosurgeons or Orthopedic surgeons.
Laminectomy is performed on what area of the body?
Laminectomy is performed at the back of your vertebra [lamina] that covers your spinal cord.
Is Laminectomy the same as discectomy?
No, a Laminectomy is not the same as discectomy. Laminectomy is the surgical removal of lamina whereas discectomy is the surgical removal of the entire intervertebral disc or just a part of an intervertebral disc.
Is Laminectomy the same as Laminotomy?
Laminectomy is different from laminotomy. Laminotomy is a surgical procedure where only a small portion or multiple portions are removed. Whereas in laminectomy, the complete lamina is removed surgically. If the lamina is removed only on one side, then it is called a hemilaminectomy.
How long does Laminectomy take?
In this procedure, the surgeon will be performing a foraminotomy to widen the area of the spine where nerve roots are present. Generally, laminectomy takes 1-3 hours to complete.
Why Laminectomy is done?
Spinal stenosis is a condition where the small spinal canal is compressed and creates pressure on the spinal cord which leads to neck and lower back pain and numbness. So, to relieve this pressure on the spinal cord, the laminectomy is done.
Does Laminectomy weaken the spine?
There are some complications and risks associated with the Laminectomy. There is less chance for laminectomy to cause a weak spine.
How successful is Laminectomy surgery?
Laminectomy has 60-80% success rate and helps to improve the walking ability.
What is post Laminectomy syndrome?
Laminectomy is performed to relieve the pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots which leads to reducing the pain in the neck and back region. So, even after the laminectomy is performed, some patients may still suffer from the pain in the spine or the pain even gets worse. This failure of laminectomy is called as a post-laminectomy syndrome or Failed back or neck syndrome or Failed back surgery syndrome [FBSS].
Does Laminectomy cause instability?
Laminectomy is safe for a few patients while it may cause some complications to others. Patients with reduced strength and restricted lumbar motion segments are vulnerable to instability after the surgery.
What is the Laminectomy recovery time?
In a minor laminectomy, recovery time is about a few weeks and the individual is able to do light housekeeping and desk work. If laminectomy is done with other surgery, then the recovery will be long and takes about two (2) to four (4) months.
Is Laminectomy covered by insurance?
Laminectomy may be covered under your insurance depending on what plan you take and from what company you are insured.
Can a Laminectomy be done twice?
There are few cases where the pressure on the spinal cord reoccurs even after the success of the first laminectomy. In such cases, your doctor may suggest the second laminectomy. The second laminectomy may be called as revision laminectomy.
Laminectomy is a surgical procedure in which complete lamina [Lamina is the back portion of the vertebra which helps in covering the spinal canal] is removed. With this procedure, pressure on the spinal nerves and spinal cord is decreased or eliminated. Laminectomy helps in relieving the pain in the neck and back region. Sometimes bone spurs [excessive growth of the bone] are also removed because of the pressure on the spinal cord.
The pressure on the spinal cord may cause:
But this surgical procedure is only performed if the above symptoms affect the quality of your life.
Indications for Laminectomy are the following:
Individuals who are suffering from the following conditions are eligible for laminectomy:
Individuals who do not respond to treatments like physiotherapy, pain killers, and other non-surgical methods to relieve severe back, leg, and spinal pain are eligible to undergo the laminectomy.
Individuals who are having the following conditions may not eligible to have a Laminectomy.
Before deciding which is the best option to relieve the symptoms, consult your doctor and make a decision.
Laminectomy can be performed by a certified Orthopedic surgeon or Neurosurgeon who is specialized and experienced in spine surgery.
During a Laminectomy, the following steps are followed:
Your doctor may provide you some instructions to follow and they are the following:
If you have a high fever and the symptoms are not improving, then consult your doctor as soon as possible.
Every medical surgery has its own advantages along with some risks and complications. So, the risks and complications associated with laminectomy are the following:
It helps in decompressing the spinal cord by removing the lamina.
Laminectomy helps in relieving the spinal pain, back pain, and numbness and weakness of the legs. In long terms, it may cause instability and sometimes, it may even worsen the symptoms such as muscle weakness and spinal pain. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor for further assistance.
Laminectomy has 60-80% success rate and helps to improve the walking ability, reduce the severe pain in the neck and back region, and relieve the numbness and weakness of the legs and buttocks.
Laminectomy is done to remove the pressure on the spinal cord and spinal nerves. If this procedure fails to remove the pressure, then it is considered as a failed back syndrome or post-laminectomy syndrome. So, to reduce the symptoms of post-laminectomy syndrome other treatments such as:
If symptoms don’t reduce even after these methods, then once again laminectomy or laminotomy may be suggested by your doctor.
Laminectomy should be considered if medical treatment and physiotherapy fail to reduce the spinal problems like restricted movement, severe pain in the neck and back region.
Some alternatives to laminectomy are the following: