Spinal decompression can relive neurogenic claudication, or pain and weakness in the legs resulting from nerve damage or compression. Dr. Tumialán is one of few surgeons to perform minimally invasive spinal decompression for patients with lumbar stenosis. If a tumor or spinal tissues are causing spinal stenosis, Dr. Tumialán will remove a portion or all of the tissue to relieve pressure on the nerves. He gains access to the treatment area by performing a laminectomy.
