Is This Spine Pain Facetogenic? Addressing Diagnostic Myths.

Pain Med

Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Service, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Published: July 2021

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