Choosing the Best Decompression Surgery: Laminectomy vs. Laminotomy
Laminectomy and laminotomy are both spinal surgeries performed as a treatment for bulging disk in the lower back. This treatment is done to access your lamina, the flat outside bone of your spinal canal. The significant difference between these procedures is that only a part of the spine is removed in laminotomy, but the entire lamina is removed in a laminectomy. Choosing the right treatment depends on your condition. Consult your doctor to know which one can benefit you the most. Let’s discuss what a bulging disk in the lower back is and how laminectomy and laminotomy can help you.
Bulging Disk in Lower Back or Herniated Disk
A bulging disk in the lower back or commonly known as a herniated disk happens when a disk leak with its inner fluid, and aggravates a nerve, triggering back pain. The symptoms can start for no apparent reason or from lifting something heavy or if you put too much stress on your back. This is a widespread medical problem that generally takes place between 35-50.
Treatments for Herniated Disk
Procedures of Laminectomy or Laminotomy
When both the surgeries are performed, you are asked to lie face down during the whole procedure. First, an entry point is made near the affected area. Once the incision is made, a retractor removes all the muscle and skin to the sides. This is necessary to avoid any unnecessary damage to these structures during the procedure. Then your surgeon will perform the appropriate treatment for the bulging disk in the lower back. After removing a part or all of the lamina, your surgeon will make sure that the part of your affected disk that is causing the nerve pinch is removed.
Procedures Performed Jointly with Laminectomy or Laminotomy
Your surgeon may have to perform the following function combined with laminectomy or laminotomy
Foraminotomy: It is a decompressed procedure just like laminectomy or laminotomy. But in this procedure, the surgeon accesses the nerve through the spine’s forearm.
Discectomy: In this procedure, the surgeon removes all or part of the damaged interverbal disc.
Spinal fusion: Spinal implants are performed after decompression surgeries to stabilize the space created by removing the spinal structure.
Candidates for Laminectomy or Laminotomy
Laminectomy is known to be the best procedure for spinal stenosis or spinal canal issues like a tumour or certain kinds of infections. There are certain conditions and considerations that make you a good candidate for laminectomy or laminotomy. Those conditions are:
Neurological defect
Certain types of disease, including peridural abscesses
Bowel or bladder dysfunction
Cutting Edge Treatment for Your Procedure
Oklahoma Pain Treatment Centre provides you with an expert team who is capable of delivering full-scale care for your every need. It is our top priority to give you the quality care you deserve. Schedule your appointment today.
**Disclaimer: These tips are not advised or suggested by doctors. The products that are promoted here are not FDA CERTIFIED to treat, cure or prevent any disease.
