Trauma-induced myelopathy in patients with retro-odontoid pseudotumour and ossification of the anterior longitudinal ligament: a report of two cases.
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We report 2 cases of acute, progressive myelopathy after a fall in elderly patients who had a retroodontoid pseudotumour and extensive ossification of the anterior longitudinal ligament.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of orthopaedic surgery
دوره 22 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014