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Management of unstable thoracolumbar spinal injuries by posterior short segment spinal fixation: reply to comments by Singh

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Butt, M.F., Farooq, M., Mir, B. et al. Management of unstable thoracolumbar spinal injuries by posterior short segment spinal fixation: reply to comments by Singh. International Orthopaedics (SICO 32, 281 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-007-0449-z

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