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European Spine Journal
Published in: European Spine Journal 1/2010

01-01-2010 | Letter to the Editor

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a complex problem where approach is patient dependent

Authors: Rob D. Dickerman, Ashley S. Reynolds, Matthew Bennett

Published in: European Spine Journal | Issue 1/2010

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Dear Editor, …
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Metadata
Title
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a complex problem where approach is patient dependent
Authors
Rob D. Dickerman
Ashley S. Reynolds
Matthew Bennett
Publication date
01-01-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Spine Journal / Issue 1/2010
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-009-1196-1

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