Post Lumbar Laminectomy Syndrome

Do you continue to have back pain after back surgery? Haddis T. Hagos, MD, DABA, DABA, PM, Brent Earls, MD, and the team offer many treatment options for those with post lumbar laminectomy syndrome at Pain Management Associates LLC in Greenbelt, Maryland. The team takes a multidisciplinary approach to pain management, so you get the best possible outcomes. To get help for your post lumbar laminectomy syndrome, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.

What is post lumbar laminectomy syndrome?

Post lumbar laminectomy syndrome is continued back pain following lumbar laminectomy surgery. 

During a laminectomy, a surgeon removes part of the vertebrae in the spine, making more room for the spinal cord and spinal nerves. This helps reduce pressure on these nerves, relieving pain. The surgeon then fuses the vertebral bones to stop painful movement.

The purpose of any back surgery is to fix the structural problem causing your back pain. If you have post lumbar laminectomy syndrome, you may continue to feel the same type of pain you had before surgery, a new type of pain, or pain affecting a different part of the spine or body.

What causes post lumbar laminectomy syndrome?

Post lumbar laminectomy syndrome may develop from any number of causes. You may continue to have pain if the surgery fails to correct the cause of your pain or if you have nerve damage not identified before your surgery. 

Post lumbar laminectomy syndrome may also occur if your spinal fusion doesn’t fuse or you develop a herniated disc in another area of the spine.

What happens at a post lumbar laminectomy syndrome consultation?

When you visit Pain Management Associates LLC for a post lumbar laminectomy syndrome consultation, the team thoroughly evaluates the source of your pain and how it affects your life.

The team asks detailed questions about your symptoms and the activities that worsen them. They also ask about your previous pain treatments, review your medical and surgical history, daily routine, and perform a physical exam.

Your provider at Pain Management Associates LLC may also request imaging studies, such as X-rays or an MRI, to find the cause of your ongoing pain.

What are the treatments for post lumbar laminectomy syndrome?

The team at Pain Management Associates LLC takes a multidisciplinary approach to pain, combining interventional procedures with medical therapies to provide long-term results. 

Treatment for post lumbar laminectomy syndrome depends on the cause of your continued pain and may include:

• Medication management
• Physical therapy
• Nerve blocks
• Spinal cord stimulation

The team works closely with you, adjusting your treatment, so you get the best relief from your pain.

To find out more about treatment options for post lumbar laminectomy syndrome, call Pain Management Associates LLC today or book an appointment online.