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A Journal of Progress in Neurosurgery, Neurology and Neurosciences
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Original Research Papers

The cost-effectiveness of CT-guided sacroiliac joint injections: a measure of QALY gained

Mohamad BydonJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore, MD, USA
,
Mohamed MackiJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore, MD, USA
,
Rafael De la Garza-RamosJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore, MD, USA
,
Mina YoussefJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore, MD, USA
,
Ziya L. GokaslanJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore, MD, USA
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Sherif MelekaJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore, MD, USA
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Ali BydonJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore, MD, USACorrespondence[email protected] [email protected]
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Pages 915-920 | Published online: 28 Apr 2014

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