How often do surgical incisions post laminectomy get infected.

Lumbar Infections: Lumbar wounds should have a 1-2% infection rate. If obesity is present, that figure could increase by another 2-3%.

Surgical standards: Hospitals are adopting standardized practices to reduce surgical infections, such as choosing the right antibiotics, starting them at the right time before surgery, keeping patients warm during surgery. How well the hospitals follow these guidelines are also publicly reported. You should expect a 1-2% chance of developing a wound infection after laminectomy. Discuss with your surgeon.