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Spinal Stenosis Surgery

Spinal stenosis surgery is used as a last resort for patients whose back or neck pain is severe enough that it limits their ability to work, exercise or participate in sports. To learn more about the causes, symptoms and standard treatments of spinal stenosis, visit both our diagnosing spinal stenosis and spinal stenosis treatments pages.

Once it is decided that your symptoms are not responding to conservative treatments, there are three main types of spinal stenosis surgery that might be recommended.

The first, and the most common, is a laminectomy. Its goal is to relieve pressure on the nerve root that causes your pain. During this procedure, a surgeon removes all of the lamina (the thin bony layer covering the spinal canal and spinal cord) to create more space for the nerves. At this time, bone spurs or herniated discs may also be removed.

The second procedure that can alleviate pressure by opening up the spinal canal is a laminotomy. This is done by removing a portion of the lamina to increase the amount of space for nerves and also to release entrapped nerves.?

The third type of spinal stenosis surgery is called foraminotomy. During this procedure, a surgeon uses a round tube and small tool to clean out bone, tissue or other blockages that have narrowed the vertebral passageways.

Depending on the stability of your spine, any of these procedures can also result in the need of a spinal fusion. A fusion permanently connects (fuses) two or more vertebra to each other to add extra support.

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At Laser Spine Institute, our surgeons and medical experts have experienced great success using minimally invasive endoscopic techniques to treat spinal stenosis. With a quicker recuperation period than other treatments like open-back surgery, LSI’s advanced outpatient procedures can help you return to an active lifestyle in no time! If you would like a free MRI or CT scan review, and to learn more information about our state-of-the-art facilities,contact us today.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.