What is anterior cervical laminectomy?
What is a cervical laminectomy? A cervical laminectomy is an operation done from the back of the neck to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. It involves carefully removing the bony roof (or laminae) of the spinal canal, as well as any soft tissue which may also be causing compression.
How long is recovery from cervical laminectomy?
Recovery from a posterior cervical laminectomy and fusion surgery takes 8-12 weeks for the bones to heal, but patients continue to heal for up to a year after surgery.
Is Acdf same as laminectomy?
Anterior cervical canal decompression approaches typically comprise corpectomy and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), whereas posterior cervical canal decompression approaches typically comprise laminoplasty and laminectomy. For single-level CSM, ACDF is the gold standard.
How long does it take to recover from a cervical laminectomy and fusion?
Usually, you will have to remain in the hospital for around two days following this surgery. Further recovery will happen over the next four to six weeks, after which you can return to light activities. Full recovery takes around two to three months.
How serious is a cervical laminectomy?
Cervical laminectomy is generally a safe procedure and most people heal from it with no significant problem. As with any major surgical procedure, cervical laminectomy has risks that include: anesthesia side effects like headache, nausea and confusion. infection at the surgery site.
What can you not do after a cervical laminectomy?
Do not drive for 2 to 4 weeks after your surgery or until your doctor says it is okay. Avoid taking long car trips for 2 to 4 weeks after surgery. Your neck may become tired and painful from sitting too long in one position. You will probably need to take 4 to 6 weeks off from work.
Do you need physical therapy after a cervical laminectomy?
If you require outpatient Physical Therapy, you will probably need to attend Physical Therapy sessions at Peak Performance Physical Therapy for two to four weeks, and should expect full recovery to take up to three months. At first, our treatments are used to help control pain and inflammation.
Why would you need ACDF surgery?
An ACDF is usually performed for one or more of the following reasons: To treat pressure on the spinal cord (caused by a prolapsed or ruptured disc, or other causes of spinal canal narrowing) To treat pressure on one or more spinal nerve roots (caused by a disc prolapse or rupture, or foraminal stenosis or narrowing)
Why would you need a cervical laminectomy?
A cervical laminectomy is performed for certain patients with cervical spinal stenosis, which is a narrowing of the spinal canal. Stenosis may be caused by a number of degenerative spine conditions, including wear and tear on the bones, discs, and ligaments.