Histologic evaluation of a 6-month graft jacket matrix biopsy used for Achilles tendon augmentation

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

Volumn 99, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 104-107

  Liden, Brock A ^a,b   Simmons, Melitta ^a  

^a Circleville Foot and Ankle and Berger Health System   (United States)

^b DPM   (United States)

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EID: 64549133852     PISSN: 87507315     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.7547/0980104     Document Type: Article

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