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Editorial
. 2023 Mar 30;9(1):1-5.
doi: 10.21037/jss-23-5. Epub 2023 Feb 14.

Comparing expandable and static interbody cages in lumbar interbody fusion

Hossein Elgafy  1 , Kyle Behrens  1
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Editorial

Comparing expandable and static interbody cages in lumbar interbody fusion

Hossein Elgafy et al. J Spine Surg. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Expandable; interbody cages; lumbar interbody fusion; static.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: Both authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://jss.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/jss-23-5/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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  • J Spine Surg. 9:39.

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