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Cervical Laminoplasty

Cervical laminoplasty is a motion-preserving posterior cervical procedure designed to treat multilevel cervical spinal stenosis and myelopathy. Rather than removing bone entirely, the lamina is hinged open like a door to create more room for the spinal cord — decompressing the canal while preserving neck motion.

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Is Laminoplasty Right for You?

Cervical laminoplasty may be recommended if you have:

What to Expect

Procedure Time

2–3 hours depending on the number of levels treated

Hospital Stay

1–2 nights observation

Recovery

Return to light activity in 4–6 weeks; full activity in 8–12 weeks

Outcomes

Effective decompression while preserving cervical range of motion

Through an incision in the back of the neck, the lamina on one side is cut completely and the other side is partially cut to create a hinge. The lamina is then swung open and held in place with small titanium plates, expanding the spinal canal and relieving pressure on the spinal cord. Unlike laminectomy and fusion, laminoplasty preserves motion at the treated segments.

Why Dr. DelSole

Dr. Edward M. DelSole

Edward M. DelSole, MD

Dr. DelSole is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon with extensive experience in motion-preserving cervical procedures. He brings a commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based surgical decision-making.

  • Fellowship-trained at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute (one of the nation's top spine programs)
  • Board-certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Chief Resident, NYU Langone Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Active member, Lumbar Spine Research Society and North American Spine Society
  • Published researcher with 30+ peer-reviewed publications

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