A laminectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part of the vertebra, relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.

However, "On October 11, 2010, James Kevin Kaufman, M.D. arrived shortly before noon smelling of alcohol and after a loud and confrontational discussion with Baylor's Roger Rhodes, performed a C5-7 ...

Locating a spine level in the thoracic spine can be challenging, but in this study researchers discuss a novel technique that made the process more accurate.  “Preoperative placement of ...