Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 140-147 , April 2007

Arthrodesis of the Distal Interphalangeal Joint Using a Headless Screw

  • David C. Rehak, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to David C. Rehak, MD, The Hughston Clinic, 6262 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, Georgia, 31908-9517.

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PII: S1048-6666(07)00023-7

doi: 10.1053/j.oto.2007.01.008

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 140-147 , April 2007