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Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty Produce the Same Degree of Height Restoration

A. Hiwatashi, P.-L.A. Westesson, T. Yoshiura, T. Noguchi, O. Togao, K. Yamashita, H. Kamano and H. Honda
American Journal of Neuroradiology April 2009, 30 (4) 669-673; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A1442
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American Journal of Neuroradiology Apr 2009, 30 (4) 669-673; DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.A1442
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