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Mechanical evaluation of a new minimally invasive device for stabilization of proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients A cadaver study

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Pages 430-435 | Received 13 Feb 2006, Accepted 10 Aug 2006, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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