Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages e13-e17 , March 2010

Radiocapitellar prosthetic arthroplasty for capitellar nonunion

  • Christopher K. Kepler, MD, MBA

      Affiliations

    • Hand Surgery Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Christopher K. Kepler, MD, MBA, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021.
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  • Jennifer L. Kummer, MD

      Affiliations

    • Hand Surgery Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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  • Dean G. Lorich, MD

      Affiliations

    • Orthopedic Trauma Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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  • Andrew J. Weiland, MD

      Affiliations

    • Hand Surgery Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA

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PII: S1058-2746(09)00369-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2009.07.063

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages e13-e17 , March 2010

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