A method for internal fixation of unstable distal clavicle fractures: Early observations using a new technique

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 60-62

  Kalamaras, Michael ^a   Cutbush, Ken ^a   Robinson, Mark ^a  

^a PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL   (Australia)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; CLAVICLE FRACTURE; CLINICAL ARTICLE; CONSTANT SCORE; FEMALE; FOLLOW UP; HUMAN; MALE; OPEN REDUCTION; OSTEOSYNTHESIS; POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SCORING SYSTEM; SHOULDER RADIOGRAPHY; SURGICAL TECHNIQUE; WOUND INFECTION; BONE PLATE; CLAVICLE; CLINICAL TRIAL; EQUIPMENT DESIGN; FRACTURE; INJURY; METHODOLOGY; MULTICENTER STUDY; PHYSIOTHERAPY; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; BONE PLATES; CLAVICLE; EQUIPMENT DESIGN; FEMALE; FRACTURE FIXATION, INTERNAL; FRACTURES, BONE; HUMANS; MALE; PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 41649102051     PISSN: 10582746     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2007.04.012     Document Type: Article

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