• Brit J Hosp Med · Jan 2012

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    The role of lumbar disc replacement in the surgical management of low back pain.

    • Brian J C Freeman.
    • University of Adelaide, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia. brian.freeman@health.sa.gov.au
    • Brit J Hosp Med. 2012 Jan 1; 73 (1): 38-43.

    AbstractSpinal fusion has long been the standard surgical treatment for degenerative disorders of the spine, but clinical outcomes are often unpredictable. Lumbar disc replacement allows removal of the pain source while preserving motion. This article explores the role of lumbar disc replacement in the surgical management of low back pain.

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