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A member asked:
I am wondering if laminotomy/disectotomy may relieve my symptoms. any other ideas on cause of symptoms?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It can: It definitely can in the right patient. It's up to your surgeon to decide if you have the corresponding symptoms for the level of the disc and you have failed conservative/non-operative therapy if indicated.
Answered 7/8/2013
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Radiculopathy: It will relieve symptoms of a pinched nerve if the pinch is at the location of the decompression. Thorough evaluation and strategy session required.
Answered 12/28/2015
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