Lumbar Laminectomy in Turkey
Laminectomy is an procedure that creates space by extracting the lamina — the back of a vertebra surrounding the spinal canal. Laminectomy, which is also known as decompression surgery, enlarges the spinal canal to alleviate pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.
A herniated disc in the spine is a common cause for having a laminectomy. Due to injury or wear and tear a disc can be displaced or damaged. This causes pain, and often even numbness or weakness, as the disk presses on the spinal nerves. The numbness or weakness is felt in the part of the body which involves the nerve, often the arms or legs. A herniated disk is most commonly symptom of sciatica.
Most people report measurable improvement in their symptoms after laminectomy, particularly a decrease in pain that radiates down the leg or arm.
