Traction table-related complications in orthopaedic surgery

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Volumn 18, Issue 11, 2010, Pages 668-675

  Flierl, Michael A ^a   Stahel, Philip F ^a   Hak, David J ^a   Morgan, Steven J ^a   Smith, Wade R ^b  

^a DENVER HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

^b Geisinqer Medical Center   (United States)

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EID: 78649276181     PISSN: 1067151X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5435/00124635-201011000-00004     Document Type: Review

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