Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 4 , Pages e13-e16 , July 2009

Arthrodesis in a neuropathic elbow after posttubercular spine syrinx

  • Raju Vaishya, MS, MCh(Ortho)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedics, Inderprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, Delhi, India
    • ,
  • Ajay Pal Singh, MS(Ortho)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedics, University College of Medical Sciences and Associated Guru Bahadur Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, India
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr. Ajay Pal Singh, D-13, Residential Complex, University College of Medical Sciences and Associated Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Dilshad Garden, New Delhi.
    • ,
  • Arun Pal Singh, MS(Ortho)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedics, University College of Medical Sciences and Associated Guru Bahadur Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, India

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PII: S1058-2746(09)00091-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2009.01.024

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 4 , Pages e13-e16 , July 2009

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