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Treatment of proximal interphalangeal joint fractures by the pins and rubbers traction system: a follow-up

Jessica A. NilssonDepartment of Hand Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö – Hand Surgery, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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Hans-Eric RosbergDepartment of Hand Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö – Hand Surgery, Lund University, Malmö, SwedenCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 259-264 | Accepted 27 Nov 2013, Published online: 16 Dec 2013

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