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Comparison of two methods of controlled mobilisation of repaired flexor tendons in zone 2

PT Ali Kitis School of Physical Therapy and RehabilitationCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Nihal Buker School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
&
Inci Gokalan Kara Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
Pages 160-165 | Published online: 13 Aug 2009

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