Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 331-337 , October 2005

Pedicle Screw Fixation for Scheuermann’s Kyphosis

  • Daniel J. Hedequist, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Daniel Hedequist, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Avenue, Hunnewell 2, Boston, MA 02115.

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PII: S1048-6666(05)00051-0

doi: 10.1053/j.oto.2005.08.006

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 331-337 , October 2005

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