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I was wondering is a laminotomy always done with a microdisectomy?
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Probably.: If you are talking about a lumbar (lower back) microdiscectomy, you pretty much need to do a laminotomy to get to the disc fragment or disc.
Answered 12/28/2015
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Herniated disc: No. When the disc is herniated lateral to the facet joint, no laminectomy is required. The far lateral approach is minimally invasive without cutting any muscles and a rapid recovery.
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