Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 209-219 , October 2009

Elbow Arthroscopy: Set Up, Portals, and Tools for Success

  • Matthew D. Budge, MD
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  • April D. Armstrong, BSc(PT), MSc, MD, FRCSC

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to April D. Armstrong, BSc(PT), MSc, MD, FRCSC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Bone and Joint Institute, 30 Hope Dr, Building A, EC 089, Hershey, PA 17033

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doi: 10.1053/j.oto.2009.09.003

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 209-219 , October 2009

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