Intertrochanteric fractures: Ten tips to improve results

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Volumn 91, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 712-719

  Haidukewych, George J ^a,b  

^a American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons   (United States)

^b FLORIDA ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE   (United States)

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EID: 62549096380     PISSN: 00219355     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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