What is Laminectomy?
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Laminectomy is a spine operation to remove the portion of the vertebral bone called the lamina. There are many variations of laminectomy.
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How do members experience Laminectomy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinal stenosis | 16 | 3 | |
| Herniated disc | 9 | 1 | |
| Pinched/compressed lumbar nerve | 9 | 1 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | 0 | |
| Burning sensation in face | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomic neuropathy | 1 | |
| Limited range of motion | 1 | |
| Occipital neuralgia | 1 | |
| Peripheral neuropathy | 1 | |
| Right side partial paralysis | 1 | |
| Trigeminal neuralgia | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 2 |
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