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What is a laminectomy, please explain the process, & what is the success rate? have had progressive lower back problems for 10+ years. pain, an intermittant walking issue and severe discomfort took me to a back physician and found original (3) discs were
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Laminectomy: This refers to surgical removal of the back of the vertebra(e) called the lamina, which is done in order to take pressure off nerves or the spinal cord. In the properly selected patient, this procedure has a very good success rate.
Answered 12/10/2013
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