Minimally Invasive Lumbar Laminectomy
The TPC Lumbar Laminectomy is a minimally invasive approach to alleviating pain caused by nerve compression. The procedure identifies small portions of vertebral bone or disc material responsible for nerve compression and works to eliminate them, thereby helping the pressure and preserving muscular integrity.
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The first step in treating your pain is to get an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms. Based on your diagnosis, you and your doctor can determine your best treatment options. At The Pain Center, we offer traditional and state-of-the-art therapies to treat your pain and help get you back to your normal activities.
What is Minimally Invasive Lumbar Laminectomy?
Minimally invasive lumbar laminectomy treats pain and conditions caused by nerve compression in the lower regions of the spine. The procedure removes the cause of pressure on nerves, also removing the pain it’s generating.
The goal of the procedure is to find the problem source, whether it be a segment of vertebral bone or disc material, remove it using small incisions and specialized tools, and have you back on your feet as soon as possible. The minimally invasive methods used in the TPC lumbar laminectomy accelerate the procedure and recovery time while delivering long-term pain relief.
What Types of Pain Does Minimally Invasive Lumbar Laminectomy Treat?
The lumbar laminectomy procedure targets pain caused by nerve compression in the lumbar spine region (lower back). The pressure placed on nerves in this area contributes to several effects on the body, including:
- Back pain
- Leg pain
- Numbness and tingling in the legs, feet, and buttocks
- Muscle weakness
How Does Minimally Invasive Lumbar Laminectomy Work?
When undergoing minimally invasive lumbar laminectomy, your surgeon will place you under anesthesia to eliminate any pain during the procedure. An incision smaller than the size of a nickel (~2 cm) is used with special instruments and a high-powered microscope to safely access the problematic area. They’ll locate the cause of the nerve compression and remove the source to relieve pressure. Once the source of nerve compression is eliminated, the incision site is closed up, and you’ll be on your way to recovery with a new sense of pain relief.
Expectations and Recovery
During your recovery, it’s essential to adhere to post-operative guidelines, including activity restrictions, physical therapy, and pain management. The minimally invasive approach to lumbar laminectomy allows for an accelerated post-operative recovery, but your body still needs time to recover and adjust to the changes made. In just a few weeks, you’ll regain the freedom to resume your daily activities and fully enjoy life, free from the burden of pain caused by nerve compression.
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We know when you’re looking for relief for your chronic pain, you can’t wait any longer than you already have. This is why we can schedule you with an appointment within 24 hours at most of our pain centers across the Valley, so you can start your journey to life-long pain relief as soon as tomorrow.