Laminectomy is surgery to remove the lamina — the back part of the vertebra that covers your spinal canal. Also known as decompression surgery, laminectomy enlarges your spinal canal to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.
Symptoms:
Pain in the back
Radiating pain in the upper extremity or lower extremity
Numbness in the upper extremity or lower extremity
Weakness in the upper extremity or lower extremity
