Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9357005 | Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Spine injuries in athletes are usually treated conservatively. However, a certain subset of athletes develop radiculopathy that is unresponsive to these conservative treatments. This article will describe the treatment plan and surgical technique for those patients that ultimately require anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion.
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Authors
Andrew MD, Andrew B. MD,