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Original Article

Does wrist fusion cause destruction of the first carpometacarpal joint in rheumatoid arthritis? 18 patients followed for 2–6 years

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Pages 352-354 | Received 23 Nov 1996, Accepted 12 May 1997, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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