The interobserver reliability of classification systems for radial head fractures: The Hotchkiss modification of the Mason classification and the AO classification systems

Canadian Journal of Surgery

Volumn 52, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 277-282

  Sheps, David M ^a   Kiefer, Krystina R L ^a   Boorman, Richard S ^b   Donaghy, John ^b   Lalani, Aleem ^a   Walker, Richard ^b   Hildebrand, Kevin A ^b,c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

^c UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

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EID: 69049118143     PISSN: 0008428X     EISSN: 14882310     Source Type: Journal    
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