The Triad of Nerve Root Enhancement, Thickening, and Displacement in Patients with Sciatica and Recurrent Disk Herniation in the Postoperative Lumbar Spine May Prompt Further Surgical Treatment in Patients with Failed-Back Surgical Syndrome

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