Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 21-25 , January 2010

Radial head fractures: Loss of cortical contact is associated with concomitant fracture or dislocation

  • Craig A. Rineer, MD

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  • Thierry G. Guitton, MSc

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    • Co-first author.
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  • David Ring, MD, PhD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: David Ring, MD PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Yawkey Center, Suite 2100, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2009.05.015

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 21-25 , January 2010

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