Laminoplasty
About Laminoplasty
Laminoplasty is a spinal surgical procedure designed to enlarge the spinal canal while preserving part of the spinal bone structure. The surgery relieves pressure on the spinal cord without completely removing the lamina. It is commonly performed in...
Laminoplasty is a spinal surgical procedure designed to enlarge the spinal canal while preserving part of the spinal bone structure. The surgery relieves pressure on the spinal cord without completely removing the lamina. It is commonly performed in cervical spinal cord compression disorders.
Overview
The procedure includes: Reconstruction of spinal canal space Partial opening and repositioning of lamina Spinal cord decompression Preservation of spinal stability Conditions treated include: Cervical spinal stenosis Cervical myelopathy Spinal cord compression Laminoplasty aims to maintain spinal movement while reducing nerve pressure.
Understanding The Procedure
Symptoms That May Require Laminoplasty
- ⦾ Neck pain
- ⦾ Hand weakness
- ⦾ Difficulty walking
- ⦾ Numbness in arms or legs
- ⦾ Loss of coordination
Recovery & Outlook
Laminoplasty effectively improves spinal cord decompression while preserving spinal motion. Long-term recovery depends on neurological condition severity and rehabilitation.
Risks
- ⦾ Infection
- ⦾ Nerve injury
- ⦾ Neck stiffness
- ⦾ Persistent neurological symptoms
- ⦾ Bleeding complications
Post-Operative Care
- ⦾ Wear cervical support if advised
- ⦾ Attend physiotherapy sessions regularly
- ⦾ Avoid sudden neck movements
- ⦾ Continue medications properly
- ⦾ Attend neurosurgical follow-up visits
Doctors Who Perform Laminoplasty
Meet experienced orthopedics (bone & joint care) doctors who regularly evaluate and perform laminoplasty.
Dr Naveen Kumar B M
MBBS, MS Orthopedics
KMC: 112492
Consultant Arthroplasty, Trauma, Sports Medicine ad Arthroscopy Surgeon
Dr Sharan Achar T
MBBS, MS Ortho, DNB, FASSI, FAO
KMC: 109282
Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Dr Sudhindra Dharmavaram
MBBS, MD (ANAES), FFPMRCA (UK) - Orthopedics
KMC: 80575
Consultant Orthopaedics Surgeon
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