Foramen magnum decompression refers to a suboccipital decompression that extends to the Foramen magnum and may also include removal of the lamina of the first cervical vertebra.
Indication
Foramen magnum decompression is used, for example, for the surgical treatment of Chiari type 1 malformations.
Procedure
Foramen magnum decompression can be performed in the Concorde position via a midline incision.