The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 121, Issue 4 , Pages 272-278 , April 2008

Management of Back Pain in Patients with Previous Back Surgery

  • Ashraf Ragab, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson
    • ,
  • Richard D. deShazo, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson.
    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Richard D. deShazo, MD, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216.

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2008.01.004

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 121, Issue 4 , Pages 272-278 , April 2008

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