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Microlaminectomy is a minimally invasive spine surgery option to relieve pressure on nerves or parts of the spinal cord. A microlaminectomy is a minimally invasive version a traditional laminectomy.
During this procedure, your Integrated Spine Institute surgeon will use a small incision to conduct the repair. This minimally invasive surgery eliminates the need for larger incisions and a more invasive surgery, which speeds up your recovery time and decreases your post-op pain.
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Microlaminectomy is a spinal decompression surgery that is used to alleviate nerve compression. It is often recommended to ease nerve pressure from disc damage. This includes nerve pressure from protruding inner disc material (disc herniation) or from one disc slipping forward over the adjacent one (spondylolisthesis). The surgery may also be performed to allow better access to a damaged disc that will need to be removed. The operation may also be recommended if nerve-based pain is linked to:
This procedure is sometimes considered if conservative (non-surgical) treatments for back or radiating nerve pain felt in the thighs or legs aren’t effective. Other symptoms indicating microlaminectomy include:
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The experts at the Integrated Spine Institute may recommend a microlaminectomy to individuals who are experiencing nerve or spinal cord compression, or for better access to other damages tissues in your spine such as a disc that has herniated toward the back of the spinal column.
Most patients return home one to two days after surgery. They typically can begin light work several weeks after the procedure and normal activities four to six weeks after the procedure.
As with other minimally invasive surgeries, ideal candidates for a microlaminectomy are usually patients who are otherwise healthy without other significant sources of back or nerve pain. Physical therapy that includes light exercise is often recommended to recondition muscles and restore flexibility and range of motion. A complete return to normal activities typically takes about 4-6 weeks.
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