"When only one of the lamina is resected the terms hemilaminectomy or unilateral hemilaminectomy can be used depending on regional preferences."
"When only one of the lamina is resected the terms hemilaminectomy or unilateral hemilaminectomy can be used depending on regional preferences."
"Laminectomies are most commonly performed in the lumbar spine ref. They can be an open or minimally invasive procedure. When minimally invasive, unilateral laminectomy for bilateral decompression (ULBD) is the predominant technique 3. Laminectomies are often accompanied by facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or instrumented spinal fusion 2."
"removal of the lamina (either piecemeal or en bloc) and identify the ligamentum flavum origin"
Expected headings
"Terminology"
"Open approach"
"Minimally invasive approach"