Radical excision of an osteoblastoma of the cervical spine. A combined anterior and posterior approach.
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We report and discuss a combined anterior, anterolateral and posterior approach to the lower cervical spine. This was used for the radical resection of a recurrent osteoblastoma which involved the lateral mass, pedicle, and lamina of the sixth cervical vertebra.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume
دوره 68 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1986