Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages e1-e2 , July 2007

Arthroscopic treatment for malunion of a head-splitting proximal humeral fracture: The need for adequate initial radiologic investigation

  • M. As’ad, MBBS
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  • M.M. Thet, MBBS
    • ,
  • A.F.W. Chambler, BSc, MS, FRCS(Orth)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: A. F. W. Chambler, BSc, MS, FRCS(Orth), Department of Orthopaedics, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, England.

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PII: S1058-2746(06)00226-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2006.08.003

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages e1-e2 , July 2007

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