Lumbar Laminectomy
By Renan Abagat PT
Lumbar Laminectomy
Lumbar laminectomy is a surgical procedure done in the lower part of the spine. It is designed to remove a small portion of the bone of the spine that is pinching a nerve root. The pain of bulging disc that is pressing on a nerve causing pain, weakness and or tingling in the back and lower extremities.
As a therapist, normally I see patients are required to stay in the hospital for 1-2 days. Their return to normal activities is dependent on their condition prior to surgery as well as their age. Walking is one of the best things a post laminectomy patient can do barring any complications. Also, patients will be asked to avoid excessive bending, lifting and twisting until their surgeon releases them to those activities.
Patients will also attend physical therapy to return back to their prior level of function and normal activities. I have seen that most of these patients do quite well after their surgery.
If you have low back pain or you have been told that you have a lumbar disk issue, please seek out the advice from a JOI Orthopaedic Spine Specialist. At JOI we can see what the best treatment option may be for you.
JOI continues to stay up to date with the many changes in spine surgery. To learn more about Robotic Spine Surgery, please read this ARTICLE.
To learn more about the anatomy of the spine, please watch this VIDEO.
Lumbar Laminectomy
JOI and JOI Rehab
JOI Physicians continue to offer online new patient appointments. This is another option to make it more convenient to make new patient appointments with less phone hold times. Follow the link below to select your JOI MD and schedule online.
You can still call 904-JOI-2000 to make new patient JOI Physician Appointments if that is your preference.
To make appointments with JOI Rehab, please call 904-858-7045.
Image of Book An Appointment with a JOI Physician Button
By: Renan Abagat, PT
Related Article: Lower Back Pain