Arthrodesis of neuropathic ankle joint by llizarov fixator in diabetic patients

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

Volumn 99, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 42-48

  Karapinar, Hasan ^a,b   Sener, Muhittin ^b   Kazimoglu, Cemal ^b   Akgun, Ulas ^b  

^a ATATURK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL   (Turkey)

^b Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital   (Turkey)

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EID: 59849094278     PISSN: 87507315     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.7547/0980042     Document Type: Article

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