1.Foraminotomy is a medical operation used to relieve pressure on nerves that are being compressed by the intervertebral foramina, the passages through the bones of the vertebrae of the spine that pass nerve bundles to the body from the spinal cord.
Treatment: Foraminotomy takes pressure off of a nerve in your spinal column. This allows the spine to move more easily. Foraminotomy can be performed on any level of the spine.
Nursing:You will likely wear a soft neck collar afterward if the surgery was on your neck. Most people are able to get out of bed and sit up within 2 hours after surgery. You will need to move your neck carefully.