Lumbar Laminectomy (cont.)

Lumbar Laminectomy Introduction
What Specialists Perform a Lumbar Laminectomy?
What Are Potential Lumbar Laminectomy Risks and Complications?
What Preparation Is Required for a Lumbar Laminectomy?
What Happens During a Lumbar Laminectomy?
What Is Recovery Like After a Lumbar Laminectomy?
Follow-up After a Lumbar Laminectomy
When Should Someone Seek Medical Care After a Lumbar Laminectomy?
Recovery at Home After a Lumbar Laminectomy
Lumbar Laminectomy Topic Guide

What Specialists Perform a Lumbar Laminectomy?

Lumbar laminectomies are performed by orthopedic surgeons or neurosurgeons. Sometimes neurologists or physiatrists are involved with neurologic monitoring during the operation. Physiatrists and physical therapists are often involved in postop recovery and assistance with therapeutic exercises.

What Are Potential Lumbar Laminectomy Risks and Complications?

All operations have risks. Complications occur rarely, but include the following:

Nerve damage
Blood clots
Spinal fluid leak
Bleeding
Infection
Worsening of the chronic back pain
Risks associated with anesthesia

Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 8/4/2016

Medical Author:

William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

Medical Editor:

Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEP

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