Anterior stabilization in the pubic symphysis separation : A mechanical testing

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand

Volumn 82, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 72-78

  Waikakul, Saranatra ^a   Soparat, Krabkaew ^a   Harnroongroj, Thossart ^a  

^a MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

Author keywords

Anterior Stabilization; Mechanical Testing; Pubic Symphysis Separation

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; BIOMECHANICS; CADAVER; EXTERNAL FIXATOR; HUMAN; MALE; MATERIALS TESTING; PUBIS SYMPHYSIS;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; BIOMECHANICS; CADAVER; EXTERNAL FIXATORS; HUMANS; MALE; MATERIALS TESTING; PUBIC SYMPHYSIS;

EID: 0032618654     PISSN: 01252208     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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