Laminectomy
A laminectomy is a type of back surgery used to treat a herniated disk. A herniated disk is a small, circular cushion between the bones of your spine (vertebrae) that has bulged out (ruptured) from its proper place in your back. A herniated disk may press on nearby nerves and cause severe pain.
In this surgery the surgeon removes a small part of bone from the back of the vertebra. This part of the vertebra is called the lamina. After the piece of bone is gone, the surgeon can remove the ruptured part of the disk that is pressing on the nerves. This should lessen the pain caused by the herniated disk.
| Service Name | Appointment |
|---|---|
| Adult Neurosurgery - Spine Surgery Program | 734-936-7010 |
