Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 70-76 , April 2009

Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Through Fracture Fragment Specific Fixation Methods

  • Steve K. Lee, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Steve K. Lee, MD, Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, 301 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003
    • ,
  • Sonia Chaudhry, MD

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doi: 10.1053/j.oto.2009.09.011

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 70-76 , April 2009

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