A laminectomy is a surgical procedure where the bony lamina, or roof, of the spinal vertebrae is removed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. This is often performed to alleviate symptoms of herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or other conditions causing nerve compression.
A laminectomy is a surgical procedure where the bony lamina, or roof, of the spinal vertebrae is removed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. This is often performed to alleviate symptoms of herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or other conditions causing nerve compression.