Information for Laminectomy Patients
The following is a series of the most frequently asked questions regarding laminectomy operations. The answers are for the average case, with the understanding that there may be unusual circumstances, which would cause any one of these answers to be changed significantly. You need to understand from your orthopedic surgeon whether there is anything unusual about your particular case and have him/her explain why the answers to some of these questions might be different in your case.

Laminoplasty
CERVICAL SURGERY

The cervical surgery that has been scheduled for you is to correct the problems that you have been experiencing in your cervical spine. Your doctor has discussed with you the possible surgeries that may assist in helping correct your problems. A description of those surgeries is below to help you.

Laminotomy

Neurostimulation

Spinal Fusion

OrthoGeorgia Spine Center

The OrthoGeorgia Spine Center provides the highest level of care to patients suffering from all spine related conditions, from the neck to the lower back. Our surgeons and physiatrist work with a highly skilled team of physician assistants and nursing professionals to provide patients with state-of-the-art spine care.

Spinal Nerve Block

Steroid Injection