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(M96.1) Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified
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820 667 in individuals diagnosis postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified confirmed
Diagnosis postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified is diagnosed Women are 0.39% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified - Men and Women aged 55-59
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-95+
Disease Features postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified - what does this mean
Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified is a condition that occurs when a patient experiences persistent pain, weakness, or numbness after having a laminectomy, a surgical procedure that removes a portion of the vertebral lamina in order to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. it is typically caused by scarring or adhesions in the area of the laminectomy, as well as nerve damage, muscle spasm, or other complications from the surgery.
What happens during the disease - postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified
Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified is a condition caused by the disruption of nerve root and/or nerve root sleeve structures due to surgical intervention. this disruption can lead to increased sensitivity of the affected area, as well as chronic pain, muscle spasms, and altered sensation. in some cases, scar tissue can form and further entrap the nerve roots, leading to further pain and discomfort.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the patient
- Detailed medical history
- Imaging studies such as X-ray, CT scan, or MRI
- Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) studies
- Blood tests
- Discography
- Therapeutic blocks
- Epidural steroid injections
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce pain and improve functional ability
- Physical therapy
- Medication management
- Trigger point injections
- Epidural steroid injections
- Acupuncture
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- Heat or cold therapy
- Massage
18 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified - Prevention
Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified, can be prevented through pre-operative education on the risks associated with spinal surgery, careful selection of patients who are appropriate for the procedure, and the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible.