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1. Jackson's intrasacral fixation in the management of high-grade isthmic spondylolisthesis.

Author: Ilharreborde B; Fitoussi F; Morel E; Bensahel H; Pennecot GF; Mazda K; Ilharreborde B; Fitoussi F; Morel E; Bensahel H; Pennecot GF; Mazda K;
Institution: Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hospital Robert Debre, Serurier, Paris, France. i_brice@hotmail.com
Journal: J Pediatr Orthop B. 2007 Jan;16(1):16-8.
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2. Uninstrumented in situ fusion for high-grade childhood and adolescent isthmic spondylolisthesis: long-term outcome.

Author: Lamberg T; Remes V; Helenius I; Schlenzka D; Seitsalo S; Poussa M; Lamberg T; Remes V; Helenius I; Schlenzka D; Seitsalo S; Poussa M;
Institution: Orton Orthopaedic Hospital, Tenholantie 10, FIN-00280 Helsinki, Finland. tommi.lamberg@hus.fi
Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007 Mar;89(3):512-8.
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3. Cervical arthroplasty with the PRESTIGE LP cervical disc.

Author: Mummaneni PV; Robinson JC; Haid RW Jr; Mummaneni PV; Robinson JC; Haid RW Jr;
Institution: Department of Neurosurgery, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, USA. vmum@aol.com
Journal: Neurosurgery. 2007 Apr;60(4 Suppl 2):310-4; discussion 314-5.
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4. Long-term outcome after posterolateral, anterior, and circumferential fusion for high-grade isthmic spondylolisthesis in children and adolescents: magnetic resonance imaging findings after average of 17-year follow-up.

Author: Remes V; Lamberg T; Tervahartiala P; Helenius I; Schlenzka D; Yrjonen T; Osterman K; Seitsalo S; Poussa M; Remes V; Lamberg T; Tervahartiala P; Helenius I; Schlenzka D; Yrjonen T; Osterman K; Seitsalo S; Poussa M; Remes V; Lamberg T; Tervahartiala P; Helenius I; Schlenzka D; Yrjonen T; Osterman K; Seitsalo S; Poussa M;
Institution: Orton Orthopedic Hospital, Finland. ville.remes@helsinki.fi
Journal: Spine. 2006 Oct 1;31(21):2491-9.
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5. Biomechanical and clinical evaluation of a novel technique for surgical repair of spondylolysis in adolescents.

Author: Ulibarri JA; Anderson PA; Escarcega T; Mann D; Noonan KJ; Ulibarri JA; Anderson PA; Escarcega T; Mann D; Noonan KJ; Ulibarri JA; Anderson PA; Escarcega T; Mann D; Noonan KJ;
Institution: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53792, USA.
Journal: Spine. 2006 Aug 15;31(18):2067-72.
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6. One stage reduction and fixation for atlantoaxial spondyloptosis: Report of four cases.

Author: Goel A; Muzumdar D; Dange N; Goel A; Muzumdar D; Dange N;
Institution: Department of Neurosurgery, King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and Seth G S Medical College, Parel, Mumbai, India. atulgoel62@hotmail.com
Journal: Br J Neurosurg. 2006 Aug;20(4):209-13.
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7. Revision surgery of the lumbar spine: anterior lumbar interbody fusion followed by percutaneous pedicle screw fixation.

Author: Lee SH; Kang BU; Jeon SH; Park JD; Maeng DH; Choi YG; Choi WC; Lee SH; Kang BU; Jeon SH; Park JD; Maeng DH; Choi YG; Choi WC;
Institution: Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Journal: J Neurosurg Spine. 2006 Sep;5(3):228-33.
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8. Early clinical and radiologic outcomes of cervical arthroplasty with Bryan Cervical Disc prosthesis.

Author: Shim CS; Lee SH; Park HJ; Kang HS; Hwang JH; Shim CS; Lee SH; Park HJ; Kang HS; Hwang JH;
Institution: Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea. shimcs@wooridul.co.kr
Journal: J Spinal Disord Tech. 2006 Oct;19(7):465-70.
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9. Sagittal alignment of the spine and pelvis in the presence of L5-s1 isthmic lysis and low-grade spondylolisthesis.

Author: Roussouly P; Gollogly S; Berthonnaud E; Labelle H; Weidenbaum M; Roussouly P; Gollogly S; Berthonnaud E; Labelle H; Weidenbaum M;
Institution: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Centre Des Massues, Lyon, France.
Journal: Spine. 2006 Oct 1;31(21):2484-90.
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10. Incidence, etiology, classification, and management of neuralgia after posterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery in 226 patients.

Author: Krishna M; Pollock RD; Bhatia C; Krishna M; Pollock RD; Bhatia C;
Institution: Spinal Unit, University Hospital of North Tees, Hardwick Road, Stockton on Tees, TS19 8PE, United Kingdom.
Journal: Spine J. 2006 Dec 22;.
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11. Microsurgical cervical nerve root decompression via an anterolateral approach: clinical outcome of patients treated for spondylotic radiculopathy.

Author: Cornelius JF; Bruneau M; George B;
Institution: Department of Neurosurgery, Lariboisiere Hospital, Paris, France. jfcornelius@yahoo.com
Journal: Neurosurgery. 2007 Nov;61(5):972-80; discussion 980.
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12. Uninstrumented in situ fusion for high-grade childhood and adolescent isthmic spondylolisthesis: long-term outcome. Surgical technique.

Author: Helenius I; Remes V; Poussa M;
Institution: Children's Hospital, Helsinki University Central Hospital, P.O. Box 281, 00029 HUS, Finland. ilkka.helenius@helsinki.fi
Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Mar;90 Suppl 2:145-52.
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13. Follow-up of patients with delayed union after posterior fusion with pedicle screw fixation.

Author: Tokuhashi Y; Ajiro Y; Umezawa N;
Institution: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nihon University School of Medicine, Itabshi-ku, Tokyo, Japan. ytoku@med.nihon-u.ac.jp
Journal: Spine. 2008 Apr 1;33(7):786-91.
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14. Higher risk of adjacent segment degeneration after floating fusions: long-term outcome after low lumbar spine fusions.

Author: Disch AC; Schmoelz W; Matziolis G; Schneider SV; Knop C; Putzier M;
Institution: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charite-University Medicine Berlin, Germany. alexander.disch@charite.de
Journal: J Spinal Disord Tech. 2008 Apr;21(2):79-85.
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15. Anterior lumbar interbody fusion in comparison with transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: implications for the restoration of foraminal height, local disc angle, lumbar lordosis, and sagittal balance.

Author: Hsieh PC; Koski TR; O'Shaughnessy BA; Sugrue P; Salehi S; Ondra S; Liu JC;
Institution: Department of Neurological Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA. phsieh@md.northwestern.edu
Journal: J Neurosurg Spine. 2007 Oct;7(4):379-86.
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16. Clinical outcome after segmental wire fixation and bone grafting for repair of the defects in multiple level lumbar spondylolysis.

Author: Ogawa H; Nishimoto H; Hosoe H; Suzuki N; Kanamori Y; Shimizu K;
Institution: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hikone Municipal Hospital, Hasska, Hikone, Shiga, Japan. h-ogawa@k7.dion.ne.jp
Journal: J Spinal Disord Tech. 2007 Oct;20(7):521-5.
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17. Contralateral radiculopathy after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.

Author: Hunt T; Shen FH; Shaffrey CI; Arlet V; Hunt T; Shen FH; Shaffrey CI; Arlet V;
Institution: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, PO Box 800159, Charlottesville, VA, 22908-0159, USA, VA3E@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu.
Journal: Eur Spine J. 2007 May 9;.
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18. In situ instrumented posterolateral fusion without decompression in symptomatic low-grade isthmic spondylolisthesis in adults.

Author: Butt MF; Dhar SA; Hakeem I; Farooq M; Halwai MA; Mir MR; Kangu KA; Butt MF; Dhar SA; Hakeem I; Farooq M; Halwai MA; Mir MR; Kangu KA;
Institution: Government Hospital for Bone and Joint Surgery, Barzallah, Srinagar, Kashmir, 190005, India, mfbutt72@yahoo.co.in.
Journal: Int Orthop. 2007 May 11;.
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19. Direct repair of defects in lumbar spondylolysis with a new pedicle screw hook fixation: clinical, functional and Ct-assessed study.

Author: Debusscher F; Troussel S;
Institution: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Notre Dame Reine Fabiola, Grand Rue 3, 6000, Charleroi, Hainaut, Belgium. debusscherfelix@skynet.be
Journal: Eur Spine J. 2007 Oct;16(10):1650-8. Epub 2007 May 23.
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20. The surgical management of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: a systematic review.

Author: Martin CR; Gruszczynski AT; Braunsfurth HA; Fallatah SM; O'Neil J; Wai EK;
Institution: University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Journal: Spine. 2007 Jul 15;32(16):1791-8.
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21. Comparison of anterior- and posterior-approach instrumented lumbar interbody fusion for spondylolisthesis.

Author: Min JH; Jang JS; Lee SH;
Institution: Department of Neurosurgery, Gimpo Airport Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Journal: J Neurosurg Spine. 2007 Jul;7(1):21-6.
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22. Reduction of high-grade isthmic and dysplastic spondylolisthesis in 5 adolescents.

Author: Lonner BS; Song EW; Scharf CL; Yao J;
Institution: Hospital for Joint Diseases-NewYork University Medical Center, New York, NY 10021, USA. blonner@nyc.rr.com
Journal: Am J Orthop. 2007 Jul;36(7):367-73.
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23. Posterior lumbar interbody fusion versus posterolateral fusion in adult isthmic spondylolisthesis.

Author: Ekman P; Moller H; Tullberg T; Neumann P; Hedlund R;
Institution: Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Stockholm, Sweden. per.ekman@sodersjukhuset.se
Journal: Spine. 2007 Sep 15;32(20):2178-83.
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24. Long-term health-related quality of life after surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and spondylolisthesis.

Author: Helenius I; Remes V; Lamberg T; Schlenzka D; Poussa M;
Institution: Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Helsinki University Central Hospital, FIN-00029 HUS, Helsinki, Finland. ilkka.helenius@helsinki.fi
Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Jun;90(6):1231-9.
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25. Predictors of outcomes after posterior decompression and fusion in degenerative spondylolisthesis.

Author: Rousseau, Marc-Antoine; Lazennec, Jean-Yves; Bass, Elisa C; Saillant, Gerard; Rousseau MA; Lazennec JY; Bass EC; Saillant G;
Institution: Service de Chirurgie Orthopedique et Traumatologique, Hopital Pitie-Salpetriere, 47 Boulevard de l'Hopital 75013, Paris, France.
Journal: Eur Spine J. 2005 Feb;14(1):55-60. Epub 2004 Jun 10.
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26. Long-term outcome in 132 consecutive patients after posterior internal fixation and fusion for Grade I and II isthmic spondylolisthesis.

Author: Wenger, Markus; Sapio, Nicola; Markwalder, Thomas-Marc; Wenger M; Sapio N; Markwalder TM;
Institution: Department of Neurosurgery, The Hirslanden Group, Klinik Beau-Site, Bern, Switzerland.
Journal: J Neurosurg Spine. 2005 Mar;2(3):289-97.
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27. A concise follow-up of a previous report: posterior reduction and anterior lumbar interbody fusion in symptomatic low-grade adult isthmic spondylolisthesis.

Author: Spruit M; van Jonbergen JP; de Kleuver M;
Institution: Sint Maartenskliniek, Institute of Spine Surgery and Applied Research, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. m.spruit@maartenskliniek.nl
Journal: Eur Spine J. 2005 Nov;14(9):828-32. Epub 2005 Apr 28.
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28. L5 vertebrectomy for the surgical treatment of spondyloptosis: thirty cases in 25 years.

Author: Gaines RW;
Institution: Spinal Surgery Fellowship Program, University of Missouri-Columbia, and Columbia Spine Center and Orthopaedic Group, Columbia, MO 65201, USA. rgaines@cogmds.com
Journal: Spine. 2005 Mar 15;30(6 Suppl):S66-70.
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29. The indications for interbody fusion cages in the treatment of spondylolisthesis: analysis of 120 cases.

Author: McAfee PC; DeVine JG; Chaput CD; Prybis BG; Fedder IL; Cunningham BW; Farrell DJ; Hess SJ; Vigna FE;
Institution: Spine and Scoliosis Center, St. Joseph's Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA. mack8132@aol.com
Journal: Spine. 2005 Mar 15;30(6 Suppl):S60-5.
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30. Postoperative instability after laminoplasty for cervical myelopathy with spondylolisthesis.

Author: Sakai, Yoshihito; Matsuyama, Yukihiro; Inoue, Kikuo; Ishiguro, Naoki;
Institution: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University School of Medicine, 65 Tutuma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan. jsakai@med.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Journal: J Spinal Disord Tech. 2005 Feb;18(1):1-5.
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31. Low-grade isthmic spondylolisthesis treated with instrumented posterior lumbar interbody fusion in U.S. servicemen.

Author: Molinari RW; Sloboda JF; Arrington EC;
Institution: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rochester Spine Center, Rochester, New York, USA. bobmol@aol.com
Journal: J Spinal Disord Tech. 2005 Feb;18 Suppl:S24-9.
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32. A critical analysis of the literature regarding surgical approach and outcome for adult low-grade isthmic spondylolisthesis.

Author: Kwon, Brian K; Hilibrand, Alan S; Malloy, Kelly; Savas, Paul E; Silva, Marco T; Albert, Todd J; Vaccaro, Alexander R; Kwon BK; Hilibrand AS; Malloy K; Savas PE; Silva MT; Albert TJ; Vaccaro AR;
Institution: Gowan and Michele Guest Neuroscience Canada Foundation/CIHR, International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. briankkwon@yahoo.ca
Journal: J Spinal Disord Tech. 2005 Feb;18 Suppl:S30-40.
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33. High-grade isthmic dysplastic spondylolisthesis: monosegmental surgical treatment.

Author: Shufflebarger HL; Geck MJ;
Institution: Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Miami, FL, USA.
Journal: Spine. 2005 Mar 15;30(6 Suppl):S42-8.
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34. Spinal stenosis in grade I degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: a comparative study of outcomes following laminoplasty and laminectomy with instrumented spinal fusion.

Author: Matsudaira K; Yamazaki T; Seichi A; Takeshita K; Hoshi K; Kishimoto J; Nakamura K; Matsudaira K; Yamazaki T; Seichi A; Takeshita K; Hoshi K; Kishimoto J; Nakamura K;
Institution: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan.
Journal: J Orthop Sci. 2005 May;10(3):270-6.
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35. Guidelines for the performance of fusion procedures for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine. Part 9: fusion in patients with stenosis and spondylolisthesis.

Author: Resnick, Daniel K; Choudhri, Tanvir F; Dailey, Andrew T; Groff, Michael W; Khoo, Larry; Matz, Paul G; Mummaneni, Praveen; Watters, William C 3rd; Wang, Jeffrey; Walters, Beverly C; Hadley, Mark N; Resnick DK; Choudhri TF; Dailey AT; Groff MW; Khoo L; Matz PG; Mummaneni P; Watters WC 3rd; Wang J; Walters BC; Hadley MN;
Institution: Department of Neurosurgery, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, Wisconsin 53792, USA. Resnick@neurosurg.wisc.edu
Journal: J Neurosurg Spine. 2005 Jun;2(6):679-85.
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36. Aggressive postoperative lumbar fibromatosis after the placement of instrumentation for treatment of spondylolisthesis. Case report.

Author: Guzey FK; Emel E; Bas NS; Ozkan N; Turgut H; Sel B;
Institution: Departments of Neurosurgery and Pathology, Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. fkarag@yahoo.com
Journal: J Neurosurg Spine. 2006 Apr;4(4):338-41.
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37. Nerve root decompression without fusion in spondylolytic spondylolisthesis: long-term results of Gill's procedure.

Author: Arts M; Pondaag W; Peul W; Thomeer R; Arts M; Pondaag W; Peul W; Thomeer R;
Institution: Leiden University Medical Center, Neurosurgery, Leiden, The Netherlands. m.arts@mchaaglanden.nl
Journal: Eur Spine J. 2006 Oct;15(10):1455-63. Epub 2006 May 5.
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38. Treatment of severe spondylolisthesis in adolescence with reduction or fusion in situ: long-term clinical, radiologic, and functional outcome.

Author: Poussa M; Remes V; Lamberg T; Tervahartiala P; Schlenzka D; Yrjonen T; Osterman K; Seitsalo S; Helenius I; Poussa M; Remes V; Lamberg T; Tervahartiala P; Schlenzka D; Yrjonen T; Osterman K; Seitsalo S; Helenius I; Poussa M; Remes V; Lamberg T; Tervahartiala P; Schlenzka D; Yrjonen T; Osterman K; Seitsalo S; Helenius I; Poussa M; Remes V; Lamberg T; Tervahartiala P; Schlenzka D; Yrjonen T; Osterman K; Seitsalo S; Helenius I;
Institution: Orton Orthopedic Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
Journal: Spine. 2006 Mar 1;31(5):583-90; discussion 591-2.
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39. The radiographic results and neurologic complications of instrumented reduction and fusion of high-grade spondylolisthesis without decompression of the neural elements: a retrospective review of 44 patients.

Author: Sailhan F; Gollogly S; Roussouly P;
Institution: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Centre Des Massues, Lyon, France.
Journal: Spine. 2006 Jan 15;31(2):161-9; discussion 170.
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40. Posterolateral, anterior, or circumferential fusion in situ for high-grade spondylolisthesis in young patients: a long-term evaluation using the Scoliosis Research Society questionnaire.

Author: Helenius I; Lamberg T; Osterman K; Schlenzka D; Yrjonen T; Tervahartiala P; Seitsalo S; Poussa M; Remes V;
Institution: ORTON Orthopaedic Hospital, Invalid Foundation, Finland. ilkka.helenius@helsinki.fi
Journal: Spine. 2006 Jan 15;31(2):190-6.
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41. Surgical treatment of high-grade lumbosacral spondylolisthesis in childhood, adolescent and young adult by the "double-plate" technique: a past experience.

Author: Vialle R; Charosky S; Padovani JP; Rigault P; Glorion C;
Institution: Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Necker Enfants-Malades Hospital, Paris, France. ravialle@noos.fr
Journal: Eur Spine J. 2006 Aug;15(8):1210-8. Epub 2006 Jan 21.
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42. Guidelines for the performance of fusion procedures for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine. Part 12: pedicle screw fixation as an adjunct to posterolateral fusion for low-back pain.

Author: Resnick, Daniel K; Choudhri, Tanvir F; Dailey, Andrew T; Groff, Michael W; Khoo, Larry; Matz, Paul G; Mummaneni, Praveen; Watters, William C 3rd; Wang, Jeffrey; Walters, Beverly C; Hadley, Mark N;
Institution: Department of Neurosurgery, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, Wisconsin 53792, USA. Resnick@neurosurg.wisc.edu
Journal: J Neurosurg Spine 2005 Jun;2(6):700-6.
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43. Instrumented in situ posterolateral fusion for low-grade lytic spondylolisthesis in adults.

Author: El Masry, Mohamed A; El Assuity, Walaa I; El Hawary, Youssry K; Weatherley, Christopher R;
Institution: Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Exeter, United Kingdom. drmedoelmasry@yahoo.co.uk
Journal: Acta Orthop Belg 2005 Feb;71(1):83-7.
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