Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 6 , Pages 851-858 , November 2009

Tetracycline labeling as a measure of humeral head viability after 3- or 4-part proximal humerus fracture

  • Lynn A. Crosby, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: 30 E. Apple St., Suite 2200, Dayton, OH 45409.
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  • Ryan P. Finnan, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH
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  • Christopher G. Anderson, MD

      Affiliations

    • Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists, Spokane, WA
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  • Jon Gozdanovic

      Affiliations

    • Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH
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  • Mill W. Miller, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Biological Sciences, Wright State University, Dayton, OH

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2008.12.016

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 6 , Pages 851-858 , November 2009

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