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Lint: posterior-cervical-fusion

posterior-cervical-fusion
Spinal Level Format
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"lateral mass screws (C3-C6 and variably C7)"

Line 53:26 · Consider removing the duplication of spinal level in the second reference 'C3-C6'.
List Caps
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"Magerl technique: transarticular screw fixation"

Line 56:5 · In general, we don't start a list item with a capital letter. Exceptions are proper nouns.
Headings Valid
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Expected headings

  • 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

"Radiographic features"

Line 83:1 · "Radiographic features" should be H2, not H1.

"CT"

Line 84:1 · "CT" is not a recognised heading for this article type.

"MRI"

Line 86:1 · "MRI" is not a recognised heading for this article type.

"Radiology report"

Line 88:1 · "Radiology report" is not a recognised heading for this article type.
Oxford Comma
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"The procedure and techniques and hardware used in the case of a posterior cervical fusion depend on the indication, location and the number of levels that need to be fused. A rough overview of the surgical procedure includes the following steps:"

Line 22:108 · Use the Oxford comma in 'indication, location and the'.
Inline EG
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"postoperative neurological deficits (e.g. C5 palsy)"

Line 63:41 · Consider replacing a bracketed e.g. with an inline e.g. after a comma.
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