Laminectomy

A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a portion of a vertebra called the lamina, which is the roof of the spinal canal. It is a major spine operation with residual scar tissue and may result in postlaminectomy syndrome. Depending on the problem, more conservative treatments (e.g., small endoscopic procedures, without bone removal) may be viable.

This article is about the complete removal of a lamina. For the procedure to increase the size of an opening in a lamina, see Laminotomy.
See also: Spinal decompression and Foraminotomy
Laminectomy
Upper view of a human vertebra, with the laminae visible
ICD-9-CM03.09
MeSHD007796
MedlinePlus007389
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