What is spinal Decompression Surgery ?

Spinal Decompression surgery can be performed anywhere along the spine from the neck ( cervical ) to the lower back (Lumbar). the procedure is performed through surgical incision in the back (posterior). The Limina is the bone that forms the backside of the spinal canal and makes a roof over the spinal cord.removing the lamina and other soft tissuesgive more room for the nerves and allows for removal bone spurs. Depending on the extent of stenosis, one vertebra (single-level) or more (multi-level) may be involved.

Diagnosis for spinal decompression surgery?

If you have the symptoms of spinal decompression Surgery (stenosis), your Surgeon will start by taking a medical history, performing a physical exam, and observing your movements. Your Surgeon may also order tests to confirm a suspected diagnosis, such as:

• Blood tests
• X-ray, MRI scan, or CT scan to view images of your spine
• electromyelogram to check the health of spinal nerves
• bone scan to look for damage or growths in your spine

What is spinal decompression surgery and its types?

Spinal decompression surgery is a surgical treatment that is either performed using open surgery or minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) or endoscopic spine surgery (ESS). There are various procedures that can relieve the symptoms caused by spinal cord compression, which irritates the nerves. Some of the techniques are:

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) surgery: A small pouch is created with the help of a band to minimize food intake and increase satiety.
Gastric balloon surgery: A balloon is placed inside the stomach to promote early satisfaction.

Discectomy:

A portion of the disc is removed to relieve the pressure near the nerve roots.

Laminotomy:

A section of the lamina, i.e. the bony arches of the spinal canal, can be removed to relieve the pressure. If the entire lamina is removed, it is called laminectomy.

Foraminotomy:

Some bone or tissue is removed in order to expand the openings through which the nerve roots leave the spinal cord, thereby providing relief from symptoms.

Corpectomy:

The spinal cord and nerves can also be decompressed by removing all or part of the vertebral body.

Recovery from spine decompression surgery: Recovery and hospital stay varies from patient to patient and is drastically reduced in MISS and ESS. Patients undergoing traditional open surgery stay in the hospital for 3 to 5 days at least whereas, minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures allow the patient to get discharged on the same day or in 1 to 2 days.