Laminectomy
Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery
What is a Laminectomy Surgery?
Laminectomy is a very common spinal procedure in which the lamina bone is removed. As we age, the discs which are the soft tissue structures of our spine often will start to degenerate and other structures become arthritic and enlarged – putting pressure on surrounding spinal structures. The goal of a laminectomy is to relieve this pressure on the spinal cord or surrounding nerves. A laminectomy can be performed in the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine, however the lumbar is the most common location. Often patients that are candidates for this procedure have symptoms of pain, stiffness, numbness, burning/tingling sensation, trouble with coordination, or radiating pain into the arms or legs.
Conditions That Benefit from Laminectomy Surgery

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Discover the Benefits of a Laminectomy Surgery
By taking pressure off the spinal cord and nerve roots, a laminectomy delivers rapid relief: many people notice leg or arm pain fade almost immediately and begin regaining strength and balance within days. Because our surgeons avoid muscle-cutting techniques, most patients are walking the day of surgery, resume light activity in about a week, and return to hobbies much sooner than they imagined. Coupled with our Enhanced Surgical Recovery program and in-house physical therapy, a laminectomy at VSI offers a clear path back to an active life.
- Relief of pain, numbness, or tingling
- Fast recovery
- Small incision
- Maintains motion