Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rachiotomy

Noun

/ˌreɪ.kɪˈɒt.ə.mi/

Definition

A surgical procedure that involves making an incision in the spinal column.

Examples

After an injury to his back, the doctors decided that a rachiotomy was necessary to alleviate the pressure on his spinal cord.
Rachiotomy is often used in cases of severe spinal conditions that cannot be treated with non-surgical methods.

Meaning

Rachiotomy is typically performed to provide access to the vertebral canal for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, such as the removal of a herniated disc or to relieve pressure on the spinal cord.