Laminoplasty

Noun

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Definitions

1.NounA procedure for treating spinal stenosis by cutting of the lamina on both sides of the affected vertebrae and then "swinging" the freed flap of bone open, thus relieving the pressure on the spinal cord.

Synonyms

laminotomy laminectomy laminoforaminotomy hemilaminotomy hemilaminectomy ligamentoplasty foraminotomy foraminoplasty vertebroplasty lumbotomy laryngoplasty myelotomy

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