Sergei has been suffering from back pain for many years. His surgeon suggests that he perform a laminectomy to relieve some of the pressure in Sergei's spine. What does this mean?
(1 point)
A to use an instrument to observe the lamina on one of his vertebrae
B to surgically repair the lamina on one of his vertebrae
C remove the lamina on one of his vertebrae
D surgically repair the lunate bone
C remove the lamina on one of his vertebrae
The correct answer is C: Remove the lamina on one of his vertebrae.
A laminectomy is a surgical procedure used to alleviate pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerves by removing a portion of the lamina, which is the back part of a vertebra that covers and protects the spinal canal. This can help alleviate pain and other symptoms caused by spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or other conditions that cause compression of the spinal cord or nerves.