Dynamic splinting for postoperative hallux limitus: A randomized, controlled trial

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

Volumn 101, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 285-288

  John, Mathew M ^a   Kalish, Stanley ^b   Perns, Stephen V ^c   Buck Willis, F ^d  

^a Ankle Foot Centers   (United States)

^b Atlanta Foot and Leg Clinic   (United States)

^c Health Sciences and Clinical Research ^*

^d UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX   (United States)

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EID: 80052727114     PISSN: 87507315     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.7547/1010285     Document Type: Article

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