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Title: Failure of technetium bone scanning to detect pseudarthroses in spinal fusion for scoliosis

Journal Article · · Clin. Orthop.; (United States)
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A prospective study of 11 patients suggests that present techniques of technetium bone scanning do not assist in recognizing the presence of well-established pseudarthrosis in spinal fusions for scoliosis.

Research Organization:
Mobile Infirmary, AL
OSTI ID:
6688190
Journal Information:
Clin. Orthop.; (United States), Vol. 123
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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