Foraminotomy – Overview

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A foraminotomy is a procedure where a surgeon creates more space in the foramen. The foramen is that tunnel through which the nerve is passing through. This space where nerves are actually exiting the spine. This space can narrow because of bone spurs, disc material, or a slippage in the spine. The goal of the foraminotomy is to widen that tunnel, which will hopefully reduce pressure on a single spinal nerve. In this procedure, the goal is to help reduce pressure, which will then eventually reduce pain either in the arm or in the leg.