What Type of Endoscopic Procedure Removes a Herniated Disk in Order

question 9

Multiple Choice

What type of endoscopic procedure removes a herniated disk in order to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve root?

• A) Microdiskectomy
• B) Percutaneous diskectomy
• C) Laminectomy
• D) Thoracic epidural

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