The mechanics of external fixation

HSS Journal

Volumn 3, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 13-29

  Fragomen, Austin T ^a   Rozbruch, S Robert ^a  

^a WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE   (United States)

Author keywords

Biomechanics; Deformity; External fixation; Ilizarov reconstruction; Limb lengthening; Trauma

Indexed keywords

EID: 33846889966     PISSN: 15563316     EISSN: 15563324     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11420-006-9025-0     Document Type: Article

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