Original Article

Lumbosacral Fusion: Results of a simple Postoperative Regimen in 95 Cases

Authors: HARRY D. MORRIS M.D., TRUMAN KERR M.D.

Abstract

The authors have demonstrated to their own satisfaction that a period of bedrest followed by the use of a brace or corset after operations for spinal fusion give results equal to those obtained by prolonged periods of postoperative care in the hospital.

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