Cervical Laminectomy
Cervical laminectomy is indicated when there are bony overgrowths (osteophytes) compressing the spinal canal.
Spine surgeons aim to provide relief to their patients by either decompressing and/or fusing the spine. Cervical laminectomy is a type of decompression surgery, where the lamina of the vertebrae are removed in an attempt to relieve spinal cord compression.
Cervical laminectomy is indicated when there are bony overgrowths (osteophytes) compressing the spinal canal. Osteophytes in the spinal canal can lead to reduced space for the spinal cord and nerves, causing neck pain, bowel and bladder incontinence, and upper limb weakness/numbness.