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A foraminotomy that removes a large amount of bone or other material may occasionally be described as a foraminectomy.
Foraminotomy: A procedure that enlarges the vertebral foramen to increase the size of the nerve pathway.
A foraminotomy is performed to relieve the symptoms of nerve root compression in cases where the foramen is being compressed by bone, disc, scar tissue, or excessive ligament development and results in a pinched nerve.