What Are Some Of The More Common Surgical Procedures?
In broad groupings, they are: Discectomy (“laminectomy”) Laminectomy is a surgical procedure in which the portion of the vertebra called the lamina is either partially or completely removed. Discectomy is the surgical removal of displaced tissue from the center of a herniated and degenerated disc. The entire annulus, the outer ring, is not removed. In laminectomy and discectomy, tissue is removed through an open incision by the use of surgical instruments. The object of a discectomy is to remove the displaced disc tissue which is pressing against the spinal nerves. Lumbar Decompression This is the surgical procedure for removal of portions of bone from the affected lumbar vertebra(e) and excision of degenerated disc. The object of a lumbar decompression is to free the spinal cord and nerve roots from the overgrown bony structures of the spine. Stabilization (fusions) Lumbar fusion is a surgical procedure which involves the placement of bone between unhealthy segment(s) in the low back
