Which surgery would be performed to relieve a herniated nucleus pulposus?
A)diskectomy
B)biopsy
C)carotid endarterectomy
D)ventriculoperitoneal shunt

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A herniated nucleus pulposus (also known as a herniated disc) is a condition where the gel-like center of a spinal disc pushes out through a crack in the outer layer and presses on a nerve root or the spinal cord. A diskectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the herniated portion of a disc in order to relieve pressure on the nerves and reduce pain. Therefore, choice A is the best choice for this scenario.

Which Surgery Would Be Performed to Relieve a Herniated Nucleus