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Does a small size needle puncture cause intervertebral disc changes?

Ana Carolina Issy, Vitor Castania, J.W.S. Silveira, Marcello Henrique Nogueira‐Barbosa, Carlos Ernesto Garrido Salmón, Elaine Aparecida Del Bel, Helton Luíz Aparecido Defino

Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira · 2015 · 16 citations · 10 references

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Abstract

Since significant intervertebral image changes were observed with a 30-gauge needle, cautious interpretation of the pharmacological inoculation findings is required.

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Needle Puncture Injury Affects Intervertebral Disc Mechanics and Biology in an Organ Culture Model

Casey L. Korecki, John J. Costi, James C. Iatridis · Spine · 2008 · 149 citations · Full text

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