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Randomised study of non-bridging external fixation compared with intramedullary fixation of unstable distal radial fractures

Jesper O. Schønnemann Orthopedic Research Unit, Hospital Unit West, HolstebroCorrespondence[email protected]
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Torben B. Hansen Orthopedic Research Unit, Hospital Unit West, Holstebro
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Kjeld SøballeDepartment of Orthopedics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
Pages 232-237 | Accepted 31 May 2011, Published online: 09 Dec 2011

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