The document discusses various spinal decompression procedures including diskectomy, laminectomy, and foraminotomy. Diskectomy involves removing a portion of a herniated disc to relieve nerve compression. Laminectomy and laminotomy remove part of the lamina bone to widen the spinal canal to relieve pressure on nerves. Foraminotomy enlarges the openings where nerves exit the spine. These procedures provide relief from pain caused by damaged vertebrae or discs pressing on spinal nerves.

1. Disc Surgeries -
Diskectomy,
Decompression

2. Spine Structure
The spine is made up of
a series of stacked bony
vertebra with spongy
cushions called discs,
located between them.

3. Nerve Compression
A damaged vertebra or a
protruding disc
can compress the nerves that
passes through the openings
between the vertebrae,
causing pain.

4. Nerve Compression
• Nerve decompression is a surgical
procedure to relieve symptoms associated
with a compressed nerve.
• It is usually recommended when the
symptom relief is not achieved
through conventional therapies.
• Decompression is achieved either by
- Removing the structure that is creating
pressure or
- Opening up the narrowed space for the
nerves

5. Types of Spinal Decompression
Diskectomy:
Removing a portion of a disk.

6. Types of Spinal Decompression
Laminotomy or Laminectomy:
Removing a section of lamina (bony
arches of the vertebral arch) or entire
lamina.

7. Types of Spinal Decompression
Foraminotomy or forminectomy:
Enlargement of the openings from
which the nerves exit the spinal cord
by removing the sections of bone or
tissues.

8. Types of Spinal Decompression
Osteophyte (bone spur)
removal:
Removal of bony growths called bone
spurs.

9. Types of Spinal Decompression
Corpectomy:
Removal of damaged portion of
the vertebrae and the
intervertebral disks.

10. Tests Before LVAD
Blood tests X-ray
Electrocardiogram
(ECG)
Echocardiogram

11. Diskectomy-The Procedure

12. The procedure is
performed under general
anesthesia using a
special microscope to
view discs and nerves.

13. The surgeon makes an
incision in the back near
the spine.

14. The muscles are moved to
expose the spine and the
damaged tissue causing
pressure on the nerves is
located and removed,
leaving most of the disc
intact.

15. Additional procedures,
such as spinal fusion may
be required if the entire
disc is removed.

16. The incision is closed with the
help of stitches or staples.

17. Post-surgical Care
Use pain medication as
recommended
Follow wound care
instructions
Avoid strenuous activity
like heavy lifting, for about
three months
Consider
rehabilitation
program
Follow these tips after the surgery:
Return to work as
per doctor’s
advice

18. Prognosis
With diskectomy, many patients
experience quick relief from
pain and other symptoms.
The recovery time is usually
short i.e. one to four weeks and
the patients may expect quick
return to a normal activity.