Which Surgical Procedure Removes Part of a Vertebra to Relieve

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which surgical procedure removes part of a vertebra to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve?

• A)cerebrospinal fluid shunt
• B)laminectomy
• C)carotid endarterectomy
• D)nerve block

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