| foraminotomy |
Surgical opening or enlargement of the bony opening traversed by a nerve root as it leaves the spinal canal. A procedure carried out alone or in conjunction with disc surgery.
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| foraminotomy |
Surgery to open or expand the spinal foramen to increase the space for a nerve root to pass from the spinal canal out to the body.
Ãâó: www.backpain-guide.com/Glossary_Files/Glossary_Pag...
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| foraminotomy |
An operation to make the foramen larger. To provide more space for the nerves and blood vessels.
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