Phrases with «laminectomy»

A laminectomy is a medical procedure where a doctor removes a small part of the bone in the back of a person's spine called the lamina. This is done to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves, which can help reduce pain and improve mobility. Full definition

Sentences with «laminectomy»

  • For this aim «Foramen magnum decompression» is indicated by a suboccipital craniectomy and partial dorsal laminectomy of first cervical vertebra that enlarge foramen magnum. (balkanvets.com)
  • Patients age 80 and older had a significantly greater proportion of multi-level lumbar laminectomies (those involving three or more levels of the spine) compared with younger patients (60 percent versus 32 percent). (sciencedaily.com)
  • Veterinary Spinal Surgery in South Florida Laminectomy In cases of Intervertebral Disk Disease Read more» (sevneurology.com)
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