Intradiscal electrothermic therapy (IDET) for low back pain

References

Citations

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Author:	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH	Last Updated: February 3, 2010
Medical Review:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Robert B. Keller, MD - Orthopedics
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