Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 60-64 , April 2009

The Role of External Fixation in the Treatment of Unstable Distal Radius Fractures

  • Jonathan Pritt, MD
    • ,
  • Marco Rizzo, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Marco Rizzo, MD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905

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doi: 10.1053/j.oto.2009.05.004

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 60-64 , April 2009

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