in which a portion of the posterior aspect of the spinal canal is removed in a procedure known as laminectomy, and the anterior approach, in which the intervertebral disc is removed and the remaining ...

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Surgical options aim to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and provide stability to the neck. Common procedures are posterior cervical laminectomy, discectomy and fusion, or corpectomy.

Adding a six-week course of chemotherapy to the standard course of treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer resulted in a significant increase in survival rates, a new study shows.

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Lumbar spinal stenosis is a progressive condition that can get worse over time, so it's important to know what self-care ...

Finally, iatrogenic spondylolisthesis results from excessive removal of the posterior elements after laminectomy.

T2-weighted Imaging Hyperintensity and Transcranial Motor-evoked Potentials During Cervical Spine Surgery: Effects of Sevoflurane in 150 Consecutive Cases. A High Immediate Postoperative ...

Standing, walking and activities that cause extension of the lumbar spine often make pain worse. Sitting, leaning forward and laying down can help lessen the pain for those with lumbar spinal ...