Hemilaminectomy is a surgical procedure that’s often used in combination with other surgeries to resolve a spinal condition. Your spine is made up of bones, ligaments and discs that give you the support to twist and bend, while protecting your spinal cord. But you can develop spinal problems due to wear and tear or because of car accidents or sports-related injuries. Spine damage can cause intense pain in your neck, shoulders or lower back. It can even affect your arms, hands, legs or feet. Find an expert spine specialist like Dr. Branko Skovrlj at the NU-Spine medical facility in Edison, NJ. He has the latest surgical tools to find the cause of your pain and take care of it, even if it takes a hemilaminectomy. Call today to book your appointment.
Hemilaminectomy is a surgical technique for relieving extremely painful spine problems. When your vertebrae pinches or restricts your spinal cord or nerve roots, a hemilaminectomy may be the answer. But since not all spine surgeons perform this procedure, turn to neurosurgeon Dr. Branko Skovrlj at NU-Spine, The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute in Edison, NJ when you require a hemilaminectomy.
Your spine acts as the foundation of your central nervous system, as well as the main structure of your skeletal system. When pain flares up on any part of your spine, it can quickly become chronic and debilitating. A hemilaminectomy literally means half a laminectomy, and it involves removing half as much bone from your spine.
Since an early diagnosis means earlier treatment and better results, visit a spine specialist at the first sign of a back problem. Dr. Skovrlj offers all the latest surgical technology, including minimally invasive spine surgery for:
While non-surgical treatments can address some back pain, sometimes a more serious spinal condition requires surgical intervention. Your spine may suffer from:
Dr. Skovrlj relies on his experience, a physical exam, a medical history and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, an MRI or a CT scan to determine the most appropriate treatment for your spine condition. If your vertebrae have degraded or been otherwise compromised, a hemilaminectomy may be the right solution to your pain.
Spinal conditions in your neck that may require a cervical hemilaminectomy include:
In your mid-back area, the conditions that may require a thoracic hemilaminectomy include:
Your lower back area is susceptible to many types of injuries and conditions, since it’s constantly under stress. The most common conditions that may require a lumbar hemilaminectomy include:
A hemilaminectomy is usually done in conjunction with other surgeries to address a spinal issue that’s causing you pain. Depending on the problem and its location, your New Jersey spine specialist may recommend a combination such as:
Besides these surgeries, you may also need a spinal fusion, where two or more vertebra are either grafted together or surgically attached with metal hardware. This is more common when all of an intervertebral disc is removed in the procedure.
When you go home depends on how extensive your surgery was and what combination of procedures were involved. An overnight stay in a hospital may be required. You may take over-the-counter or prescription pain relievers temporarily to control the pain and speed up your healing process. Other things to consider:
Dr. Skovrlj performs a hemilaminectomy if you need it, but he can handle any spine-related procedure at his modern facility at NU-Spine in Edison NJ. If you’re feeling any back pain, contact the spinal medicine practice for the best care, including accurate diagnosis and minimally invasive treatments.
References:
1. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Everard Munting, Christoph Röder, Rolf Sobottke, Daniel Dietrich, Emin Aghayev (2015) Patient outcomes after laminotomy, hemilaminectomy, laminectomy and laminectomy with instrumented fusion for spinal canal stenosis: a propensity score-based study from the Spine Tango registry.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24840246/
2. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Toshitaka Naganawa, Kei Miyamoto, Hideo Hosoe, Naoki Suzuki, Katsuji Shimizu1. (2010) Hemilaminectomy for Removal of Extramedullary or Extradural Spinal Cord Tumors: Medium to Long-Term Clinical Outcomes.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3017686/
3. American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
https://www.aans.org/en/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Minimally-Invasive-Spine-Surgery
4. Neurological Surgery. Amir Goodarzi, Jared Clouse, Tatiana Capizzano, Kee D. Kim, Ripul Panchal. (2020) The Optimal Surgical Approach to Intradural Spinal Tumors: Laminectomy or Hemilaminectomy?
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