Removing too much bone can make the spine unstable, leading to new mechanical pain. Warning Signs of Failure
Spinal decompression—such as a laminectomy, discectomy, or foraminotomy—aims to relieve pressure on spinal nerves. Failure occurs in approximately of cases. sak decompression failed
The formation of excessive scar tissue around the nerve root can mimic the original compression pain. Removing too much bone can make the spine
A new disc herniation can occur at the same site within months, or bone can regrow over years (restenosis). sak decompression failed