Question 1

is a laminectomy dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: All surgery have risk in general and some have particular risk because the locations.
Be sure to ask the doctor about that and how many complications he had before with this surgery. Thousands of laminectomies  done in the usa every year there are about 1-3 % possible complications.

Question 2

i had a laminectomy +fusion l4 l5 desember 2011 will the hardware they used  be dangerous to my baby (13 weeks pregnant now)?

Accepted Answer

No!: The hardware used in any form of surgery is typically well tested and has to pass fda approval.  They are virtually always very inert and should pose no risk to your baby.  If you have your implant information (you can also get it form your doc or surgical facility), you can specifically look it up on the fda website which is rather user friendly!

Question 3

what's a  laminectomy?

Accepted Answer

Removal of lamina: -ectomy means removal.  Lamina is a portion of the vertebra.  Google vertebra and look at a diagram.   The lamina should be labeled.  It is removed to decompress the nerves if they are compressed.  It alleviates leg pain and leg weakness when standing or walking.  It does not treat back pain.  If anything, it makes back pain worse.

Question 4

what does laminectomy signify?

Accepted Answer

The back part: The lamina is the flat part of the bone on the back side of the spinal bone (vertebra) that helps form the channel for the sac containing the spinal cord (neck and mid back) and nerves (low back). Laminectomy removes all or almost all of this bone without removing the small joints (facets) next to it. Surgeons usually try to limit the amount removed without compromising the operation's goal.

Question 5

how does a laminectomy function?

Accepted Answer

Less nerve pressure: The lamina is the part of the bony spine that covers the back part of the nerve and the spinal cord.  A laminectomy means removing the lamina.  This can relieve some of the pressure off the spinal cord or the nerves.  This can results in less pain, numbness, and/or weakness radiating into the extremities.

Question 6

what is laminectomy defect mean

Accepted Answer

Old surgery: 'laminectomy defect' just means prior surgery or laminectomy seen on a imaging study (usually an mri).

Question 7

what is pre and post laminectomy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This could mean x-rays that were done of the spine before (pre) and after (post) a laminectomy (surgical procedures).  But it could refer to anything else that was done before and after the surgery, including symptoms, labwork, etc.

Question 8

what is a decompressive laminectomy?

Accepted Answer

Laminectomy: Decompressive laminectomy is a surgical procedure in which bone of the spine is removed in order to make more space for nerves which are being compressed by bone spurs from arthritis, disc bulges or thickened ligaments.

Question 9

what happens during a laminectomy procedure ?

Accepted Answer

Bone arch removed: The arch of bone the lamina behind the sac of fluld that contain your nerves is removed to enlarge the spinal canal to relieve pressue and canal narrowing.

Question 10

what's the recovery time after a laminectomy?

Accepted Answer

Many factors: Depends on how many levels performed, as well as age and general health of patient. On average i would say 3-6 months depending on where you fall into the above factors.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Is a laminectomy dangerous

A member asked:

Is a laminectomy dangerous?

A member asked:

I had a laminectomy +fusion l4 l5 desember 2011 will the hardware they used be dangerous to my baby (13 weeks pregnant now)?

A member asked:

What's a laminectomy?

A member asked:

What does laminectomy signify?

A member asked:

How does a laminectomy function?

A member asked:

What is laminectomy defect mean

A member asked:

What is pre and post laminectomy?

A member asked:

What is a decompressive laminectomy?

A member asked:

What happens during a laminectomy procedure ?

A member asked:

What's the recovery time after a laminectomy?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?