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Research ArticleLumbar Spine

Three- and 4-Level Lumbar Arthrodesis Using Adjunctive Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation: A Multicenter Retrospective Evaluation of Fusion Rates and a Review of the Literature

Vikas V. Patel, James Billys, David O. Okonkwo, David Y. He, James T. Ryaby and Kris Radcliff
International Journal of Spine Surgery April 2021, 15 (2) 228-233; DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8031
Vikas V. Patel
1Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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James Billys
2The Back Center, Melbourne, Florida
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David O. Okonkwo
3University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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David Y. He
4Analytical Solutions Group, Inc, North Potomac, Maryland
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James T. Ryaby
5Orthofix, Inc, Lewisville, Texas
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Kris Radcliff
6Rothman Institute, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
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vol. 15 no. 2 228-233
DOI 
https://doi.org/10.14444/8031
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33900979

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International Journal of Spine Surgery
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2211-4599
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  • Published online April 14, 2021.

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  1. Vikas V. Patel1,
  2. James Billys2,
  3. David O. Okonkwo3,
  4. David Y. He4,
  5. James T. Ryaby5 and
  6. Kris Radcliff6
  1. 1Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
  2. 2The Back Center, Melbourne, Florida
  3. 3University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  4. 4Analytical Solutions Group, Inc, North Potomac, Maryland
  5. 5Orthofix, Inc, Lewisville, Texas
  6. 6Rothman Institute, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
  1. Corresponding Author:
    Kris Radcliff, Rothman Institute, 2500 English Creek Ave, Building 1300, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234. Phone: (800) 321-9999; Email: radcliffk{at}gmail.com.
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Vikas V. Patel, James Billys, David O. Okonkwo, David Y. He, James T. Ryaby, Kris Radcliff
International Journal of Spine Surgery Apr 2021, 15 (2) 228-233; DOI: 10.14444/8031

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