August 07, 2004

Rheumatoid Arthritis Study, Lumbar Fusion Surgery

A study shows increased levels of blood markers years before the onset of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.

"Surgeons at the Cedars-Sinai Institute for Spinal Disorders describe in the August 1 issue of the journal Spine a minimally invasive approach that enables them to perform fusion surgery on the difficult-to-access upper lumbar region of the spine with a reduced risk of serious complications."

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