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The problems associated with revision surgery

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This article highlights the issue related to revision surgery in spine and the possible implications in the next future.

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    Alvin Pun

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Redaelli, A., Pun, A. & Aebi, M. The problems associated with revision surgery. Eur Spine J 29 (Suppl 1), 2–5 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-019-06221-9

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