The management of distal ulnar fractures in adults: A review of the literature and recommendations for treatment

Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction

Volumn 3, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 49-56

  Logan, A J ^a   Lindau, T R ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF WALES   (United Kingdom)

^b DERBYSHIRE ROYAL INFIRMARY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Adult; Fracture fixation; Injuries; Ulnar fractures

Indexed keywords

EID: 52949142735     PISSN: 18288936     EISSN: 18288928     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11751-008-0040-1     Document Type: Article

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