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A Word from the Inventor of Intervertebral Dynamic Fixation: On Interspinous Devices

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In this chapter, Professor Sénégas provides a unique perspective regarding a field of spine surgery that he pioneered. His account, in conversation form, is unique from both a historical and clinical perspective.

In this chapter, Professor Sénégas provides a unique perspective regarding a field of spine surgery that he pioneered. His account in conversation form, is unique from both a historical and clinical perspective.

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Sénégas, J. (2016). A Word from the Inventor of Intervertebral Dynamic Fixation: On Interspinous Devices. In: Pinheiro-Franco, J., Vaccaro, A., Benzel, E., Mayer, H. (eds) Advanced Concepts in Lumbar Degenerative Disk Disease. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-47756-4_44

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