Seminars in Spine Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 126-131 , June 2008

Posterior Fusion Alternatives for Low Back Pain

  • Chetan K. Patel, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Chetan K. Patel, MD, 27207 Lahser Road, Suite 200-B, Southfield, MI 48034.

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doi: 10.1053/j.semss.2008.02.007

Seminars in Spine Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 126-131 , June 2008

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