Techniques in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management
Volume 10, Issue 1 , Pages 1-2 , January 2006

Overview on spinal cord stimulation therapy

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doi: 10.1053/j.trap.2006.02.001

Techniques in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management
Volume 10, Issue 1 , Pages 1-2 , January 2006

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