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Laminectomy treatment in Mysore

Laminectomy

Laminectomy Surgery in Mysore

Laminectomy treatment in Mysore is usually performed to create space in the spine due to bone spurs and tissues that form from arthritis. As part of this procedure, removing a small piece of the small bones in the spine is usually necessary. As part of a laminectomy, the spinal canal is lengthened to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. It is common for a laminectomy to be performed as part of a decompression procedure as part of a treatment for back pain.

The reason for doing it

The overgrowth of bones can sometimes cause the overgrowth of bones within the spinal canal within the joints of the body, which may compress the spinal cord and nerves. When this pressure is applied to the arms or legs, you may feel pain, weakening, or numbness in your arms or legs as a result of it.

The laminectomy procedure restores the elasticity of the spinal canal, thereby relieving the pressure that is causing the radiating pain in the neck and back. Despite this fact, the procedure does not cure the underlying arthritic condition that caused the narrowing in the first place. Therefore, it is unlikely that back pain will be alleviated by it in the long run.

Laminectomy may be recommended by a health care provider if,

  • There is no improvement in symptoms despite conservative treatment, such as medication or physical therapy

  • Standing or moving is difficult due to muscle weakness or numbness

  • Loss of control over the bowels or bladder is one of the symptoms

A laminectomy may be necessary for the treatment of a herniated spinal disk. The surgeon may need to cut a portion of the lamina to reach the damaged disk.

Procedure

During a laminectomy, the patient is generally unconscious during a laminectomy since general anaesthesia is applied.

A surgical team member will monitor the patient's heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels throughout the procedure. Upon falling unconscious, the surgeons would implement the following ways,

  • To address the affected vertebrae, the surgeon makes an incision in your back and moves the muscles away from your spine if necessary. The surgeon uses small instruments to eliminate bone spurs, deciding the required amount of lamina. 

  • The surgical incision proportions will vary depending on your health status and body size. In minimally invasive surgeries, incisions are typically smaller than those used in open procedures.

  • The surgeon will remove the herniated portion of the disc and any loose fragments during a laminectomy to treat a herniated disk.

  • In the case of a vertebra slipping over another or curvature of the spine, spinal fusion may be advised. After removing the arthritic joints, the surgeon surgically unites two or more vertebrae to create a spinal fusion. Surgery may need bone grafts, metal rods, and screws.

  • Depending on the patient's condition, the surgeon might do the surgical procedure under a microscope and with a smaller incision.

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