My dad have Spinal Stenosis and we are worried nearly the op. Does anybody know anything?

My dad has had back and leg pains for the final five years and he is having a laminectomy surgery next week. All the family are awfully worried as we know little about the opporation and possible side effects. Does anyone know anything?
Answers:    This operation is very commonly performed by spinal surgeons - any neurosurgeons or orthopaedic surgeons.
recovery in hospital is 2 to 7 days.
Totally seizure time can be up to 3 months, but usually shorter than this.

Possible risks (side effects):
pain;
infection;
bleeding;
discharge of cerebrospinal fluid;
al instability requiring stabilisation surgery.

The risks are low with a competent surgeon.


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