What is a Cervical Laminoplasty?
What is a Cervical Laminoplasty?
A cervical Laminoplasty is a surgical procedure performed on the cervical (neck) region of the spine to help relieve the painful pressure of spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is the gradual narrowing of the spinal canal, usually caused by arthritis, bone spurs, or the general wear and tear on the spine that occurs over time. A cervical Laminoplasty creates more space in the canal for the spinal cord and nerve roots, releasing the pressure and eliminating discomfort and numbness, while avoiding fusion and maintaining motion.