Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 26-30 , January 2010

The proximal ulna dorsal angulation: A radiographic study

  • Dominique M. Rouleau, MD, FRCSC
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  • Kenneth J. Faber, MD, FRCSC
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  • George S. Athwal, MD, FRCSC

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: George S. Athwal, MD, FRCSC, Assistant Professor of Surgery and Consultant, Hand and Upper Limb Center, St Joseph's Health Center, University of Western Ontario, 268 Grosvenor St, London, ON, N6A 4L6 Canada.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2009.07.005

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 26-30 , January 2010

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