Cervical Laminoplasty
A cervical laminoplasty involves “cracking open” the lamina of the cervical spine, much like opening a window, to allow more space for the spinal cord while preserving most of the native structures. This surgery is performed to reduce excess pressure on the spinal nerves, relieving symptoms like difficulty walking, numbness in the limbs and incoordination in hands and feet.
Recovery from a cervical laminoplasty depends on each patient’s overall health and possible complications. Limited motion in the neck is expected for several weeks. Strenuous exercise should also be avoided for 6 weeks. Patients tend to spend 2 to 3 days in hospital following this operation.
Cervical laminoplasty is particularly beneficial for patients with multilevel spinal cord compression who require decompression without spinal fusion. Recovery typically involves avoidance of heavy lifting for 6 weeks, along with physical therapy to regain strength and mobility. Most patients experience significant improvement in neurological symptoms such as weakness, numbness, and difficulty walking.
A cervical laminoplasty involves “cracking open” the lamina of the cervical spine, much like opening a window, to allow more space for the spinal cord while preserving most of the native structures. This surgery is performed to reduce excess pressure on the spinal nerves, relieving symptoms like difficulty walking, numbness in the limbs and incoordination in hands and feet.
Recovery from a cervical laminoplasty depends on each patient’s overall health and possible complications. Limited motion in the neck is expected for several weeks. Strenuous exercise should also be avoided for 6 weeks. Patients tend to spend 2 to 3 days in hospital following this operation.
Cervical laminoplasty is particularly beneficial for patients with multilevel spinal cord compression who require decompression without spinal fusion. Recovery typically involves avoidance of heavy lifting for 6 weeks, along with physical therapy to regain strength and mobility. Most patients experience significant improvement in neurological symptoms such as weakness, numbness, and difficulty walking.
A cervical laminoplasty involves “cracking open” the lamina of the cervical spine, much like opening a window, to allow more space for the spinal cord while preserving most of the native structures. This surgery is performed to reduce excess pressure on the spinal nerves, relieving symptoms like difficulty walking, numbness in the limbs and incoordination in hands and feet.
Recovery from a cervical laminoplasty depends on each patient’s overall health and possible complications. Limited motion in the neck is expected for several weeks. Strenuous exercise should also be avoided for 6 weeks. Patients tend to spend 2 to 3 days in hospital following this operation.
Cervical laminoplasty is particularly beneficial for patients with multilevel spinal cord compression who require decompression without spinal fusion. Recovery typically involves avoidance of heavy lifting for 6 weeks, along with physical therapy to regain strength and mobility. Most patients experience significant improvement in neurological symptoms such as weakness, numbness, and difficulty walking.
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