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External fixators for pelvic fractures: Comparison of the stiffness of current systems

Kees J Ponsen Departments of Traumatology, Academisch Medisch Centrum, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Biomedical Physics and Technology, Dijkzigt Hospital, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Gilbert A Hoek van Dijke Departments of Traumatology, Academisch Medisch Centrum, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Biomedical Physics and Technology, Dijkzigt Hospital, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Pieter Joosse Departments of Traumatology, Academisch Medisch Centrum, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Biomedical Physics and Technology, Dijkzigt Hospital, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Chris J Snijders Departments of Traumatology, Academisch Medisch Centrum, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Biomedical Physics and Technology, Dijkzigt Hospital, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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