12037 - Laminectomy and laminotomy

Help patients understand laminectomy and laminotomy procedures with this comprehensive patient education guide. Full-color photography, illustrations and enhanced anatomical art engage readers and aid comprehension. This guide to laminectomy and laminotomy supports shared decision and informed consent discussions to develop a treatment plan and set expectations for spinal surgery.

• When you need low back surgery and benefits of laminectomy or laminotomy procedures
• Spinal anatomy and causes of nerve pain requiring spinal decompression
• Preparing for spinal surgery and recovery, including smoking cessation
• The procedures explained: laminotomy vs. laminectomy and spinal decompression techniques
• Risks and complications of spinal surgery
• Recovery, pain management after surgery, when to call the surgeon
• Safe postures, recovery exercises, and learning to move safely after laminectomy or laminotomy
• New instructional art is rendered in a modern style that better indicates prescribed movements for each exercise, stretch or precaution
• Pre- and post-op checklists for spinal surgery
• 16 pages, full-color photography, illustrations and enhanced anatomical artwork