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Clinical Features - Original Research

Reliability analysis of Cobb measurement in degenerative lumbar scoliosis using endplate versus pedicle as bony landmarks

Jing GuoSpine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China;Guangzhou Orthopaedic Institute, Guangzhou, ChinaView further author information
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Xian-chao DengSpine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China;Guangzhou Orthopaedic Institute, Guangzhou, ChinaView further author information
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Qin-jie LingSpine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China;Guangzhou Orthopaedic Institute, Guangzhou, ChinaView further author information
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Zhi-xun YinSpine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China;Guangzhou Orthopaedic Institute, Guangzhou, ChinaView further author information
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Er-xing HeSpine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China;Guangzhou Orthopaedic Institute, Guangzhou, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 762-767 | Received 01 May 2017, Accepted 14 Jun 2017, Published online: 21 Jun 2017

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