“In basic terms, it’s creating space in the spinal canal for nerves that are being pinched. When there’s tightness, the nerves get irritated, and that can cause symptoms like pain, numbness, tingling, ...

TOCHIGI, Japan — A controlled study comparing results of skip laminectomy with open-door laminoplasty demonstrated that skip laminectomy reduced axial symptoms yet maintained neck range of motion ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FEBRUARY 2, 2021). Researchers in the United Kingdom (UK) conducted a randomized controlled trial in 47 patients with lumbar spinal stenosis to compare treatment outcomes and ...

April 30, 2012 (Miami, Florida) — Lumbar spinal fusion plus laminectomy appears to be a better option than laminectomy alone in terms of quality of life for patients with degenerative grade I ...

Common types of spine surgery include laminectomy, vertebroplasty, and spinal fusion. Certain procedures are better suited for certain types of damage. There are many types of spine surgery, but most ...

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Use CPT 63045 for cervical or CPT 63047 for lumbar, with additional levels billed with add-on code +63048 inilateral or bilateral. In this procedure, the physician removes the spinous process. If the ...