At Georgia Brain & Spine Center
Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the space inside your spine becomes more and more narrow, putting pressure on the nerves. It’s a progressive condition, which means that treatment is important to prevent your spinal stenosis from getting worse. While we typically start with non-surgical options, some patients are better suited for a condition called decompression laminectomy.
During this surgery, one of our three skilled and experienced neurosurgeons makes a small incision in the lower back. They shave away parts of the back of the spine bone as well as thickened parts of the facet joint and ligaments. This opens the space in your spine and takes pressure off the nerves.
A decompression laminectomy is a minimally invasive procedure with an excellent success rate. It is typical for our patients to start walking within a few hours after surgery, recovering and returning to work and normal activities within a very short time.
As effective as a depression laminectomy can be, they key is finding out the best treatment for your specific condition. If you have spinal stenosis and you want to find out the best course of treatment for your needs, call Georgia Brain & Spine Center to schedule an appointment.