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The summit of the isthmic crest of the axis as a new entry point for C2 pedicle screw: an anatomical study

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Beucler, N. The summit of the isthmic crest of the axis as a new entry point for C2 pedicle screw: an anatomical study. Neurosurg Rev 47, 107 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10143-024-02346-8

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