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External fixation of fractures of the distal radius

A randomized comparison of the Hoffman compact II non-bridging fixator and the Dynawrist fixator in 75 patients followed for 1 year

Yngvar Krukhaug Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Helse-Bergen HF, Bergen, Norway; Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Bergen, Bergen, NorwayCorrespondence[email protected]
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Stein Ugland Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Soerlandet Hospital HF, Kristiansand, Norway
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Stein A Lie Department of Health, University Research Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Leiv M Hove Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Helse-Bergen HF, Bergen, Norway; Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
Pages 104-108 | Accepted 27 Jul 2008, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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