Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 202-208 , March 2010

The outcome of examination (manipulation) under anesthesia on the stiff elbow after surgical contracture release

  • Arash Araghi, DO

      Affiliations

    • Center for Orthopedic Research and Education, Sun City West, AZ, USA
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  • Andrea Celli, MD

      Affiliations

    • University of Modena, Modena, Italy
    • ,
  • Robert Adams, PA

      Affiliations

    • Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, USA
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  • Bernard Morrey, MD

      Affiliations

    • Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Bernard Morrey, MD, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street, SW, Rochester MN 55905.

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PII: S1058-2746(09)00366-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2009.07.060

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 202-208 , March 2010

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