Cutting out one of the bony arches of one or more vertebrae to relieve compression of the spinal cord is

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Cutting out one of the bony arches of one or more vertebrae to relieve compression of the spinal cord is called laminectomy. The procedure involves removing the lamina, which is the thin protective covering of the spinal cord, in order to relieve pressure on the nerves and spinal cord from a herniated disc, bone spurs, or other spinal conditions. Spinal fusion (B) is a procedure that involves joining two or more vertebrae together to stabilize the spine. Closed reduction (C) is a procedure where a doctor manipulates bones back into their proper alignment without surgery. Arthroplasty (D) is a surgical procedure to restore joint function by replacing a damaged joint with an artificial joint.

Cutting Out One of the Bony Arches of One or More