References: Posterior Vertebral Column Resection

Lawrence G. Lenke, MD
The Jerome J. Gilden Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Co-Chief Pediatric & Adult Spinal, Scoliosis & Reconstructive Surgery
St. Louis, MO
Brenda Sides, M.S.
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO
Linda Koester, BS
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO
Marsha Hensley, RN
Shrinters Hospital for Children
St. Louis, MO
Kathy M. Blanke, RN
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO

Scoliosis Research Society Paper 13
42nd Annual Meeting
Edinburgh, Scotland
September 5-8, 2007

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Last Updated: 11/21/2007