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Original Article

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Spine Surgeons: A Pilot Study

Linda Forst MD, MPH, MS School of Public Health, University of Illinois, Chicago
,
Lee Friedman PhD School of Public Health, University of Illinois, Chicago
&
David Shapiro MD Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, Glenview
Pages 259-262 | Published online: 07 Aug 2010

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