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How did you get cauda equina syndrome after lumbar laminectomy with a spinal fusion?
i develop cauda equina syndrome post laminectomy with rupture of the spinal cor membrane dura madre
Can you receive disability benefits after ankle fusion surgery?
I had an ankle fusion three years ago and still in pain.
Operation performed to relieve the symptoms of a slipped disc?
laminectomy
what is laminectomy with infusion oseomylitis ?
what is laminectomy with infusion osteiomlit? what is laminictormy with infrsion oteomylitis?
What is the mortality rate for a lumbar laminectomy?
The mortality rate for a lumbar laminectomy is between 0.8% and 1%.
What is the medical term meaning Surgical removal of part of the vertebral arch?
Laminectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of part of a vertebral arch.
What type of anesthesia is used for a laminectomy?
A laminectomy is performed with the patient under general anesthesia, usually positioned lying on the side or stomach.
What surgeries are performed in the supine position?
appendectomy
What is average time for healing after laminectomy?
2 month
What diagnosis code is used for lumbar laminectomy?
V45.89
Under what circumstances may a laminectomy be performed?
Laminectomy may be performed when an abnormality causes spinal nerve root compression that causes leg or arm pain that limits activity.
Can you explain spinal stenosis surgery?
"Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of one or more areas in your spine. This usually occurs as a result of old age. A surgeon reccommends the best type of surgery but there are many options for surgery such as laminectomy, laminotomy, foraminotomy, and spinal fusion."
