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Arthroscopic electrothermal shrinkage of chronic posterolateral elbow instability: Good or moderate outcome in 21 patients followed for an average of 2.5 years

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Pages 285-289 | Received 06 Jul 2004, Accepted 07 Jun 2005, Published online: 26 Aug 2009

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