Which of the following procedures is most likely to be performed to relieve the pain caused by a herniated disk?

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A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing a portion of the vertebral bone called the lamina, which can relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves caused by a herniated disk. Arthrocentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from a joint, myoplasty is a surgical repair of a muscle, and phalangectomy is the surgical removal of a finger or toe bone- none of which are relevant to treating a herniated disk.

Which of the Following Procedures Is Most Likely to Be