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Quantitative measurements are needed before making statements on the effectiveness of different brace types or designs

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van den Hout, J.A.A.M. Quantitative measurements are needed before making statements on the effectiveness of different brace types or designs. Eur Spine J 12, 646–647 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-003-0563-6

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