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A large number of major oil fields in China have entered the late stages of development, and the decreasing production is increasingly unable to meet the continuously growing demand for energy. Therefore, it i...
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Characteristics and evaluation of C1 posterior arch variation for transpedicular screw placement between patients with and without basilar invagination
C1 transpedicular screw (C1TS) placement provided satisfactory pullout resistance and 3D stability, but its application might be limited in patients with basilar invagination (BI) due to the high incidences of...
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