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Assessment of colour differences in silicone hand and digit prostheses: Perceptible and acceptable thresholds for fair and dark skin shades

Michael E. L. Leow Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, National University Hospital, Singapore
,
Richard K. K. Ow Department of Restorative Dentistry, National University of Singapore
,
Man Hang Lee Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, National University Hospital, Singapore
,
Chan Yiong Huak Biostatistics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Singapore
&
Professor Robert W. H. Pho Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, National University Hospital, SingaporeCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 5-16 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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