Cervical Laminoplasty
Cervical laminoplasty is an advanced surgical spine procedure in Calicut, primarily performed to treat cervical spinal stenosis—a condition where narrowing of the spinal canal compresses the spinal cord. Unlike laminectomy, which removes the lamina entirely, laminoplasty reshapes and repositions the lamina to create more space for the spinal cord while preserving protective bone structures. This motion-preserving technique is particularly beneficial for patients requiring decompression at multiple cervical levels, avoiding extensive fusion. By maintaining stability and allowing continued neck movement, cervical laminoplasty by Dr Shafeek provides excellent outcomes in function, neurological recovery, and quality of life, making it one of the best treatments for cervical myelopathy.
Performed under general anesthesia through a posterior approach, cervical laminoplasty exposes the cervical spine safely. A hinge is created on one side of the lamina while the opposite side is partially cut, allowing the lamina to swing open like a door, then secured with small plates, spacers, or bone grafts. This expands the spinal canal without removing the lamina, relieving pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots while preserving spinal motion and reducing the risk of post-surgical deformity. Dr Shafeek recommends this procedure for multilevel cervical spinal stenosis, especially when symptoms like neck stiffness, hand clumsiness, imbalance, or weakness suggest cervical myelopathy. Benefits include preserved neck mobility, reduced risk of adjacent segment disease, lower chance of spinal instability, and notable improvements in hand dexterity, walking ability, and overall neurological function.
Recovery after cervical laminoplasty in Calicut usually involves a hospital stay of 2–4 days. Patients are encouraged to walk soon after surgery, and a soft collar may be used temporarily for comfort. Physical therapy helps restore strength and flexibility while preserving neck motion. Symptom improvements may continue for months, but most patients enjoy lasting relief and a return to daily activities. As a motion-preserving spine surgery with excellent outcomes, cervical laminoplasty by Dr Shafeek is considered one of the best treatments for multilevel cervical stenosis and myelopathy.