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Surgical Versus Nonoperative Treatment for Lumbar Disc Herniation: Four-year Results for the Spine P
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Title Surgical Versus Nonoperative Treatment for Lumbar Disc Herniation: Four-year Results for the Spine P
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/585405?src=rss
Description Does surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniation achieve better results than nonsurgical treatment? The authors assess the 4-year outcomes of surgery versus nonoperative care.
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Category Articles > Orthopedics
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Date Jan 22, 2009
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