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This chapter describes the basic principle of translational medicine and its application to the posterior “hook-nail” atlantoaxial fixation technique.
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Yang, J., Guo, Q. (2018). Using the Principle of Translational Medicine to Improve the Posterior “Hook-Screw” Atlantoaxial Fixation. In: Ni, B., Guo, X., Guo, Q. (eds) Atlantoaxial Fixation Techniques. Translational Medicine Research. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-7889-7_9
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