Korean J Pain.  2022 Jul;35(3):353-355. 10.3344/kjp.2022.35.3.353.

Virtual reality: a promising non-pharmacological modality for chronic low back pain management in elderly

• Mortazavi H

• KMID: 2530991
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2022.35.3.353

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