Seminars in Spine Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 6-11 , March 2007

Cervical Myelopathy: History and Physical Examination

  • William F. Lavelle, MD

      Affiliations

    • Albany Medical College, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Albany, New York.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to William F. Lavelle, MD, Albany Medical College, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 1367 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206.
    • ,
  • Gordon R. Bell, MD

      Affiliations

    • Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, Ohio.

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doi: 10.1053/j.semss.2007.01.004

Seminars in Spine Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 6-11 , March 2007

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