(Find an HSS Spine surgeon who performs lumbar laminectomies.) A laminectomy involves removal of both lamina of a spinal vertebra to provide a wider decompression of the spinal canal. A laminotomy, on ...

This content was created by our physicians and experts. Decompression neck surgery for patients with spinal stenosis A cervical laminectomy removes small bony structures (the spinous process and ...

Purpose To study the intraoperative findings in case of early and delayed decompression of facial nerve paralysis and compare their results. Methods Retrospective data analysis of 23 cases of ...

Deep-diving whales and other marine mammals can get the bends—the same painful and potentially life-threatening decompression sickness that strikes scuba divers who surface too quickly.

An MRI of the lumbosacral spine revealed an extensive lumbar epidural hematoma (Figure). The patient underwent decompressive laminectomy of T12-L1. Sagittal and axial sequence. Epidural hematoma T5-T6 ...

So, when I was introduced to the Chirp Contour Decompression Table ($549), I was intrigued. This sleek, at-home device promises to gently stretch your spine, relieve pressure, and melt tension in ...

Microvascular Decompression (MVD) is a surgical technique used to relieve nerve pain caused by the compression of cranial nerves. MVD directly addresses the root cause of conditions like trigeminal ...