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Anterior Fixation of Atlantoaxial Joints: Technique and Pitfalls

Sushil Patkar

Citation Information : Patkar S. Anterior Fixation of Atlantoaxial Joints: Technique and Pitfalls. J Spinal Surg 2014; 1 (2):60-68.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10039-1013

Published Online: 01-09-2016

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2014; The Author(s).


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Patkar S. Anterior Fixation of Atlantoaxial Joints: Technique and Pitfalls. J Spinal Surg 2014;1(2):60-68.


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