Laminectomy

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Laminectomy
Upper view of a human vertebra, with the laminae visible
ICD-9-CM	03.09
MeSH	D007796
MedlinePlus	007389
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A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a portion of a vertebra called the lamina, which is the roof of the spinal canal. It is a major spine operation with residual scar tissue and may result in postlaminectomy syndrome. Depending on the problem, more conservative treatments (e.g., small endoscopic procedures, without bone removal) may be viable.^[1]