Posterior Cervical Laminectomy & Fusion at Spine Nevada, Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Northern Nevada

A posterior cervical laminectomy may be used to treat narrowing of the spinal canal caused by spinal stenosis. Stenosis is a condition that can develop as a person ages, particularly in those over 50. It is characterized by a narrowing of the spinal canal, which places pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, because there is not enough room for them. It resembles placing a ring on your finger. If the finger becomes injured or inflamed, the ring constricts and causes pain. If non-surgical treatment options d