Bilateral medial facetectomy

What does "Bilateral medial facetectomy" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Bilateral medial facetectomy" is a medical term for a type of back surgery. The goal of this surgery is to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves that can cause pain or weakness. "Bilateral" means that the procedure is done on both sides of the spine. The term "medial facetectomy" refers to the removal of a part of the vertebrae, the small bones that make up the spine, to create more space for the nerves.

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