Techniques in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 13-24 , January 2005

Scientific basis for nucleoplasty

  • Vijay Singh, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Dr. Vijay Singh, 1601 Roosevelt Road, Niagara, WI 54151.

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PII: S1084-208X(05)00008-X

doi: 10.1053/j.trap.2005.01.007

Techniques in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 13-24 , January 2005

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