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Laminectomy treatment in Mangalore

Laminectomy

Laminectomy treatment in Mangalore

Laminectomy

Laminectomy is a surgical procedure that is performed for removing the lamina, which is the rear side of the vertebrate. Also known as decompression surgery, this procedure helps doctors relieve pressure on the spinal cord caused due to the overgrowth of bone in the spinal canal. Laminectomies are more commonly performed in older people who are highly vulnerable to bone spurs. Book an appointment to know more about the treatment.

Why is a Laminectomy Performed?

A laminectomy is performed to relieve neck or lower back pain (which can be mild, persistent or severe). It is also performed for treating a herniated disc in the spine or for treating neck or back pain that continues even after medical treatment. Sometimes, the procedure is recommended to patients who experience persistent pain which is often accompanied by the symptoms of nerve damage, such as weakness or numbness in the legs or arm Visit our best ortho hospital in Mangalore to have the best treatment.

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