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Old 10-28-2012, 05:02 AM
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Hi Carolyn, Welcome.

Yes, people do have successful laminectomies. You may not hear a lot about them online because those folks are out there getting on with their lives, and have little/no need of support groups.

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Following a laminectomy, approximately 70% to 80% of patients will have significant improvement in their function (ability to perform normal daily activities) and a markedly reduced level of pain and discomfort associated with spinal stenosis.
http://www.spine-health.com/treatmen...-success-rates
Also, try googling: successful decompression laminectomy

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