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Lint: laminectomy

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"When only one of the lamina is resected the terms hemilaminectomy or unilateral hemilaminectomy can be used depending on regional preferences."

Line 3:54 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>hemilaminectomy</strong>'

"When only one of the lamina is resected the terms hemilaminectomy or unilateral hemilaminectomy can be used depending on regional preferences."

Line 3:90 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>unilateral hemilaminectomy</strong>'
Acronyms
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"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."

Line 12:212 · 'ULBD' has no definition. Spell it out if it's unfamiliar to the audience.
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"removal of the lamina (either piecemeal or en bloc) and identify the ligamentum flavum origin"

Line 17:48 · Italics should be used only in exceptional circumstances: '<em>en bloc</em>'
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  • H1 Indications
  • H1 Contraindications
  • H1 Preprocedural evaluation
  • H1 Procedure
  • H2 Equipment
  • H2 Technique
  • H2 Postprocedural care
  • H1 Postprocedural evaluation
  • H2 Radiographic features
  • H1 Complications
  • H1 Outcomes
  • H1 History and etymology
  • H1 See also

"Terminology"

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"Open approach"

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"Minimally invasive approach"

Line 21:1 · "Minimally invasive approach" is not a recognised heading for this article type.