Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 495-501 , June 2010

Biomechanical comparison of a proximal humeral locking plate using two methods of head fixation

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2009.11.003

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 495-501 , June 2010

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