laminaplasty

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laminaplasty /lam·i·na·plas·ty/ (lam´in-ah-plas″te) relief of compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots by incision completely through one lamina of a vertebral arch, creation of a trough in the contralateral lamina, and opening of the arch like a door.

laminaplasty [lam´in-ah-plas″te]

incision completely through one lamina of a vertebral arch with creation of a trough in the contralateral lamina; the vertebral arch is then opened like a door, with the trough acting as a hinge; performed to relieve compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots.

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