How Is A Microlaminectomy Done?

Posted on Mon, 24 Jul 2017

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Mon, 24 Jul 2017 Answered on

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Question : Is laminectomy done using a "micro" procedure (though a one inch incision) or is the back opened up?

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Microlaminectomy done through 2-3 cm incision only

Detailed Answer:
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Microlaminectomy is done through much smaller incision than open Laminectomy.
The incision for Microlaminectomy is only 2-3 centimeters (Back will not be opened up). During Microlaminectomy the muscles covering vertebrae and spine will not be cut.
Most patients recover fast and go home in 2 days. Complete pain relief usually attained in 1-2 weeks.

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