Comment on Matsumura et al.: changes in water content of intervertebral discs and paravertebral muscles before and after bed rest

Journal of Orthopaedic Science

Volume 19, Issue 4, July 2014, Pages 693-694

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: This comment refers to the article available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00776-008-1288-5.