Laminotomy
Disc Herniation and Nerve Compression Solution: When the spinal canal becomes narrowed or the nerves are compressed, a laminotomy can be performed by removing a portion of the lamina (thin bony area covering the spinal cord). The procedure involves making an incision into the layer of muscles and ligaments that sits on either side of the spine, and freeing up the attachments to the spinous process and lamina to expose the laminae to full view. Using a special instrument that removes little bites of bone, the lamina is gradually trimmed until sufficient bone is removed to free the compressed nerve. This provides an enlargement of the nerve space area, alleviating the pain.
