Posterior Cervical Laminectomy & Fusion at Swift Institute, Reno, Sparks, Carson City

A posterior cervical laminectomy may be used to treat narrowing of the spinal canal caused by spinal stenosis. Stenosis is a condition that can develop as a person ages, particularly in those over 50. It is characterized by a narrowing of the spinal canal, which places pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, because there is not enough room for them. It resembles placing a ring on your finger. If the finger becomes injured or inflamed, the ring constricts and causes pain. If non-surgical treatment options do not offer lasting relief, a surgical procedure may be recommended. The ultimate goal of surgery is to increase the area of the spinal canal by relieving pressure on the spinal sac and nerves that are trying to extend to the rest of your body. There are a few different surgical treatments that can possibly help relieve your pain from spinal stenosis, including a posterior cervical laminectomy at SpineNevada.

Swift Institute includes offices in Reno, Sparks and Carson City. The Swift Institute spine neurosurgeons wants you to be well-informed about the causes of your back and neck pain. We have a medical advice nurse who can answer your questions and send you a FREE Home Remedy Book, please call 775.348.8800 or visit https://theswiftinstitute.com/ to learn more.